The Presentation Cased Rifles, with reserved serial numbers 77-001 to 77-025 are custom and individually built one at a time by master craftsmen and artists. They are in long-range calibers 44 & 45, with cases of 70 to 100 gr. (2 1/10" to 2 6/10").
Barrels, 32" or 34", are cut-rifled and hand lapped tapered round with the traditional Rigby flat, machined as an integral part of the barrel, finished to a high grade satin finish, engraved and accented with gold inlay and wire, and fitted with the windguage globe with apertures and spirit level.
Stocks are Presentation grade black and English (also called French) walnut, air-dried, with a full fill satin finish.
The Presentation case is of the finest quality oak and leather and is in itself a classic fitted to each rifle.
Also included are 2 custom turnscrews, one cleaning rod, one dust mop and oil bottle. The brass fittings include 2 engraved brass plates for personalizing with initials or monogram, as well as serial number.
Receivers are machined from hot-rolled 8620 steel and are thoroughly inspected and heat-treated. After carborizing, they are stepped back to a French Grey to accent the engraving.
Note: Our Presentation Engraved and inlaid with gold wire, as shown; initials or monograms may be added. The model 1877 is fitted with the traditional single trigger and long-range vernier tang sight.
