Wm & Jn Rigby Belt Pistols. 1839.

W & J Rigby

Gunmakers 

Dublin

1839

 

A fabulous pair of 11 bore back action lock belt pistols by Wm & Jn Rigby.

All parts clearly marked with the serial No: 8388/8389. These pistols sold in 1839 to "Nugent". Please refer to: Great British Gunmakers Messrs Rigby 1760-1869 by D.H.L.Back. Pge. 84.

Our thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.

Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk