
A fine .275 bolt-magazine rifle by J. Rigby & Co., no. 5662/1156
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A fine .275 bolt-magazine rifle by J. Rigby & Co., no. 5662/1156
Weight 7lb., 14⅝in. stock, 21in. barrel, London nitro proof
Footnotes
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1937 as a 'Sporting Mauser High Velocity Light' for Captain R. A. Heath
Captain Robert Arthur Heath M.C. fought with the Leicestershire Yeomanry before being attached to the 5th Royal Irish Lancers during WWI at which time he was awarded the Military Cross. His citation reads: "[Heath] was in command of a Squadron detailed to guard the exposed flank of the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade and push out reconnaissance's to clear up the situation. He handled his Squadron extremely well, drove the enemy from a village, cleared up the situation and was able to furnish the most valuable information." The recommendation is dated 10 November 1918, the penultimate day of the War.