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Rigby Rising Bite .470 Nitro Express 24-inch

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Rigby Rising Bite double rifle in .470 NE, 24-inch barrels, chopper-lump construction.

Type: Rifle

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: .470 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1879, UK

Weight: 116 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game