275 Rigby Highland Stalker Blued Wood

275 Rigby Highland Stalker Blued Wood

A grand tradition meets modern gunmaking talent. As one of the last places in London where guns are “made out back and sold out front” Rigby is extremely proud to have a full-time team of skilled craftsmen in-house. Each of their gunsmiths has worked his way through the ranks from apprentice to master gunmaker. Some members of the team are trained at Rigby when the company was last based in London, and can boast more than 30 years experience. The business John Rigby & Co. itself, was founded in 1775, by John Rigby in Dublin, Ireland. 

Inspired by British adventurers

Hailed as a traditional deerstalking rifle, the new Highland Stalker is inspired by the same smaller calibre rifles Rigby produced at the turn of the 20th century that were used by iconic British adventurers such as Karamojo Bell and Jim Corbett. Rigby regards the Scottish Highlands as the birthplace of stalking and the title befitting the rifle.The iconic Highland Stalker rifle took three years to develop with Rigby’s historic partner Mauser and features adventurer-grade wood as standard, traditional Rigby pattern iron sights, an ambidextrous stock, rounded grip shape, hand-finished chequering and original-style engraving.

A traditional deerstalking rifle

Everyone knows Rigby for large calibre hunting rifles, so the notion of introducing a new small calibre edition required considerable thought. After the phenomenal response to the commemorative Corbett rifle, Rigby realised there was a demand for vintage-looking rifles. For that reason it was decided to model the Highland Stalker on the look of the original .275 Rigby, which was the ubiquitous rifle of its time. After three years of R&D, Rigby is extremely proud of the result: the Highland Stalker’s striking slim lines and lightweight frame makes it ideal for the hill.

Launched to the sound of bagpipes

Rigby unveiled its latest creation – the Highland Stalker – to the sound of traditional Scottish bagpipes in front of a huge crowd toasting its arrival with a dram of Rigby whisky at IWA OutdoorClassics, which was held in March 2017 in Germany.

Highland Stalker rifle

The Highland Stalker comes with a 14½" stock length and weighs approximately 7.8lb with a barrel length of 22". The iron sights are regulated for 65, 150, 250 yards. The rifle’s magazine can hold either 4+1 depending on calibre.

Specifications

• Calibre: 275 Rigby
• Grade 5 walnut
• Mauser 98 action, built to original specifications
• Tradition Rigby pattern iron sights, regulated to 65, 150 and 250 yards
• Round pistol grip stock
• Action drilled and tapped for scope mounts

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