London Gunmaker John Rigby & Co. are proud to announce the release of its Dagga Boy special edition rifle set.
A rare opportunity to acquire a historic rifle, the exclusive collection of twelve Rigby Big Game rifles pays homage to the old, solitary buffaloes that have surpassed breeding age and the hunting of which, is a cause Rigby aims to champion through their Dagga Boy Award, shining a light on ethical and sustainable hunting in Africa.
The Dagga Boy’s detailed engravings include buffalo footprints inlaid in yellow gold on the rifle’s black recoil bar and grip cap trap. A black bolt with the ‘double R’ inlaid in yellow gold, inlaid yellow gold rear sights, flag safety and serial number on the trigger guard complete the intricate design. Finally, It is fitted with a black leather-covered recoil pad and Kalahari leather sling.
The top of the rifle’s floorplate proudly displays the rifle’s unique series number, ‘X of 12’, inlaid in yellow gold, followed by the Rigby ‘double R’ logo. The centre of the floorplate is hand engraved with the face of an old dagga boy buffalo, accompanied by “Dagga Boy” engraved in yellow gold, and the rifle’s calibre, ‘Cal. .416 Rigby,’ also in yellow gold.
Each rifle is housed in a brown leather case, bearing the “Dagga Boy” label, alongside the rifle’s unique serial number. The case comes complete with a full set of accessories. As part of the set, each special edition includes an exquisite nine-inch Bowie knife, labelled “Dagga Boy”, and is adorned with the Rigby ‘double R’ logo. Additionally, a limited-edition Rigby Dagga Boy book, numbered and signed by Rigby’s managing director, Marc Newton and is a compilation of all the hunting stories submitted to the inaugural Rigby Dagga Boy Award, making them a collector’s dream.
This limited edition release will undoubtedly become a coveted collector’s item and a treasured companion for adventurous hunters. To secure your piece of history and learn more about the Dagga Boy special edition, please contact our gunroom by emailing: tom@protactical.com.au