Some rifles are simply firearms.
Others become part of history.
The Rigby Keep Calm and Carry On Edition firmly belongs in the latter category.
Backcountry Outfitters is proud to offer Number 8 of just 10 rifles ever produced, giving Australian collectors and hunters the opportunity to own one of the rarest modern rifles to leave the John Rigby & Co. workshop.
Born During an Extraordinary Time
In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world, Rigby's London gunmakers found themselves living and working together at the company's historic Pensbury Place headquarters. Living at Pensbury Place was never a requirement, yet each of the ten gunmakers chose to stay, demonstrating an extraordinary level of dedication to their craft and to the Rigby name.
Rather than allowing uncertainty to halt production, the team embraced the spirit that has defined Rigby for generations, continuing to build world-class sporting rifles with the same passion, precision and attention to detail that has made the company famous for over 250 years.
To commemorate this unique chapter in the company's history, Rigby announced a strictly limited run of just 10 "Keep Calm and Carry On" Edition rifles.
The name perfectly captured the resilience, camaraderie and determination shown by the craftsmen during one of the most challenging periods in recent history.
As a further tribute to the dedication of frontline healthcare workers, Rifle Number 1 was auctioned, with all proceeds donated to the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).
Exclusive in Every Detail
Every rifle in the series features unique white gold engraving found nowhere else in the Rigby range.
The floorplate is engraved with the "Keep Calm and Carry On" motto, calibre designation and individual edition number.
The bolt handle carries the year 2020, while the quarter rib features the initials of the ten Rigby gunmakers responsible for creating these remarkable rifles, alongside Rigby's iconic Double R logo.
These subtle details transform each rifle from an exceptional sporting arm into a genuine collector's piece.
Built on Legendary Foundations
The Keep Calm Edition is based on Rigby's renowned Mauser M98 action and is chambered in the legendary .416 Rigby, one of the world's most respected dangerous game cartridges.
Specifications include:
- Single square bridge action
- .416 Rigby chambering
- 24-inch nitride-finished barrel
- Three-position flag safety
- Deluxe Turkish walnut stock
- Traditional Best oil finish
- Black leather-covered recoil pad
- Premium Rigby canvas rifle case with original cleaning accessories
Like every modern Rigby, the rifle blends traditional British gunmaking with uncompromising reliability, making it equally at home in the gunroom or on safari.
Number 8 of Only 10
With only ten rifles ever produced worldwide, opportunities to purchase one are exceptionally rare.
Backcountry Outfitters is pleased to offer Number 8 of the Keep Calm and Carry On Edition in excellent pre-owned condition.
Whether you're a serious collector of fine British sporting rifles, a Rigby enthusiast or someone searching for a truly unique investment-grade firearm, this rifle represents a remarkable opportunity to own an authentic piece of modern Rigby history.
Available Now
Rigby Keep Calm and Carry On Edition – Number 8 of 10
Price: AUD $29,500
For further information, additional photographs or to discuss this exceptional rifle, contact the team at Backcountry Outfitters.
Opportunities to acquire one of these rifles are incredibly scarce, and once they're in private collections, they rarely reappear on the market.
