John Rigby & Co Hammer Double 12ga

This is an elegant and highly collectible John Rigby & Co. side-by-side hammer double barrel shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with 30” barrels. John Rigby & Co. is one of the most prestigious names in British gunmaking history, renowned for producing finely crafted sporting arms for sportsmen, nobility, and professional hunters alike. This example displays the classic styling and craftsmanship that made Rigby firearms world famous. The shotgun specifically was made for Lord Massereene the 11th Viscount Massereene in Ireland - and delivered to him on September 29th, 1879, comes with certificate of that prrof. It features beautifully engraved lock plates, trigger guard, top lever, and furniture with detailed scroll engraving throughout. The exposed hammer configuration gives the firearm a disti...