This ones for @Robin and other craftsmen here.

[ProgSpear]

This ones for @Robin and other craftsmen here. Simply amazing...

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...-kumaon-engraved-bespoke-rifle-john-rigby-co/

 

[masterswimmer]

Nice looking shooter there.

 

[GOPerfect]

That is awesome looking work.

 

[Robin]

WoW!!! Some of that work is beyond any knowledge of how it was accomplished. Rigby, the quality of the craftsmanship for just the rifle and its working parts is something to behold in and of itself. Thanks for posting!!!
Robin

 

[Cooolone]

Although a work of art, with a starting price of $29k, I'll pass

 

[togmaster]

If I could afford it I would be affraid to shoot it. Beautiful to look at but not for me.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

That's a work of art probably worth every penny with the skill, time and labor it took to create it. Those are three things so undervalued by most. However, it begs the question of at what point does it cease to simply be an ornate tool used for defense and harvesting game and when does it become an actual piece of art, albeit functional, meant for admiration and collection?

 

[Criticalt]

Wont find one of those at a gun buy back event ill bet.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

That's a work of art probably worth every penny with the skill, time and labor it took to create it. Those are three things so undervalued by most. However, it begs the question of at what point does it cease to simply be an ornate tool used for defense and harvesting game and when does it become an actual piece of art, albeit functional, meant for admiration and collection?

No different than many exotic sports cars capable of incredible performance that will never see a race track.

 

[Jmac00]

Although a work of art, with a starting price of $29k, I'll pass

I'll be buying that on Wednesday after I win the lottery

 

[GuyMontag]

If I could afford it I would be affraid to shoot it. Beautiful to look at but not for me.

That engraving is insane, those new Rigbys are fine guns for sure.

I'd shoot the shit out of it.

 

[masterswimmer]

That's a work of art probably worth every penny with the skill, time and labor it took to create it. Those are three things so undervalued by most. However, it begs the question of at what point does it cease to simply be an ornate tool used for defense and harvesting game and when does it become an actual piece of art, albeit functional, meant for admiration and collection?

I'm guessing it falls under the same category as if you have to ask the price you can't afford it. Therefore it becomes a beautiful, functional, look what I'm shooting piece to show off at the club.

 

[Cooolone]

I'll be buying that on Wednesday after I win the lottery

Lol...

If I had enough disposable income that $29k wasn't much of a thought, yes, it would be in my collection. But for us simple folk, I'd find better use for the $29k, like spending some towards getting the hell out of this State! Lol... Hopefully with enough left over to purchase nice "simple" toys, lol

 

[Robin]

That's a work of art probably worth every penny with the skill, time and labor it took to create it. Those are three things so undervalued by most. However, it begs the question of at what point does it cease to simply be an ornate tool used for defense and harvesting game and when does it become an actual piece of art, albeit functional, meant for admiration and collection?

When someone buys it, it is theirs' to do with as they please. Like Guy, if it were me, I would shoot the shit out of it and thoroughly enjoy every pull of the trigger, every cycling of the bolt.
I have made powder horns more than once for people that asked for another more plain horn because they just couldn't take it to the field. I explain, they are made to be used, gain the patina of that use, but in the end, they pay for a plain horn too.
Robin

 

[ArmedCorgi]

When someone buys it, it is theirs' to do with as they please. Like Guy, if it were me, I would shoot the shit out of it and thoroughly enjoy every pull of the trigger, every cycling of the bolt.
I have made powder horns more than once for people that asked for another more plain horn because they just couldn't take it to the field. I explain, they are made to be used, gain the patina of that use, but in the end, they pay for a plain horn too.
Robin

If they paid the same amount for the ornate horn as they did for the plain horn I could see the silliness of having trepidation over using the ornate one in the field. Obviously yes, when someone buys it, it's theirs to do what they wish with and yes, these are tools to be used. I'm just saying that most of us cannot afford to spend that kind of coin on something just to use it in ways that may result in damage when a rifle a fraction of the cost would have fit the bill. All the skill and craftsmanship that went into it and made it cost 29k, should mean you don't use it the same as a $500 rifle. If you are buying the piece for it's ornate beauty then I'd think you'd keep it for that reason and want to preserve it.
Conversly, if you are paying 29k for the best rifle to use in the field for reasons of using it in the field, then it's money well spent. Especially if your life and or livelihood depend on it.

 

[Depick]

For $29,000 I would be afraid to touch it

 

[thegatman]

I will take two.