What is a John Rigby & Co. Highland Stalker worth?
£6,500
Median of 1 sold result.
Too few sales to average
Only 1 confirmed sale on record, so treat this as a single data point rather than a market value. It will firm up as more sales are added.
What moves the price
The Highland Stalker is Rigby's modern Mauser-actioned stalking rifle, built in London on a Mauser 98 action. It is the most expensive way to shoot a deer in Britain and holds its money better than any other new stalking rifle.
The name and the London address are most of the value, so provenance and paperwork matter more here than mechanical condition. Original Rigby documentation and case add substantially.
New examples are ordered to specification, which means second-hand rifles vary in wood, sights and calibre. An unusual calibre narrows the buyer pool sharply even on a rifle this desirable.
Retail expectation: £8,000 to £11,000 from a dealer, depending on calibre and specification.
Every recorded lot
| Description | Sale | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Rigby & Co. A .275 (H.V.) Limited Edition 20 Of 50 W.D.M. Bell Highland Stalker Bolt- Magazine Sporting Rifle | 29 Jul 2026 Lot 1154 |
£5,000–£7,000 | £6,500 |
Hammer price as published by Holt's Auctioneers. Buyer's premium and VAT are additional, so expect to pay 20–30% more than the figures above.