John Rigby & Co have released a new limited edition Falling Block rifle that is based on the late Victorian Farqurharson rifles. There are to be only 10 of these rifles produced.
This new Rigby Falling Block rifle has been three years in the making and is built around a true Farquharson action, identical to the original patented John Farquharson design of 1875. It is a strong match to the historic Rigby-made Farquharson rifles in the company’s historic ledger books.
The rifle is chambered in .416 Rigby No. 2, features a single trigger and top safety, with a 25-inch lightweight barrel – as per Rigby pre-war standards – an integral rib and traditional London Best black finish. The rifle benefits from a standard front foresight with protective hood and rear sights regulated at 65 yards, with two folding leaf sights regulated at 150 and 250 yards.
The stock is built to client specifications and is modelled from hand-selected, grade seven deluxe Turkish walnut, finished with Rigby’s signature oil finish and a one-inch rubber recoil pad. Shaped with a classic pistol grip, the cap box houses a spare front sight and the grip cap trap features a bespoke blue enamelled plate with serial number created by Melissa Rigby, the great-great-great granddaughter of Rigby’s founder, John Rigby.
Finished with traditional Rigby “Rose & Scroll” pattern engravings on the action, with a case colour hardened finish as standard, customers also have the option to upgrade to bespoke engraving patterns of any design. A silver oval is also inlayed into the stock to add the client’s initials or crest.
