Rizzini USA 7001416 Rhino Express Full Size 416 Rigby 2rd 23″ Gloss Blued Steel Barrel, Coin Anodized Silver Engraved Steel Receiver, Oiled Turkish Walnut Fixed w/Pistol Grip Wood Stock, Ambidextrous

Description

Indiana Gunshop is a Indianapolis, IN-based retailer that has been shipping firearms since 2009. We’ve moved 131+ units of this Rizzini USA 7001416 Rhino Express since January 2026, and it’s become one of our steady sellers in this category — not a single return for function issues so far.

Key Highlights

• 416 Rigby chambering — one of the most iconic dangerous-game cartridges. Proven on Cape buffalo and elephant; we’ve seen this rifle hold sub-2″ groups at 100 yards with factory Norma ammo at the Crane range.
• 23″ Gloss Blued barrel — hand-lapped and polished. In our testing, it cleaned up easily after 40 rounds; the bluing shows no wear after three Hoppes cycles.
• Coin anodized silver engraved receiver — deep scroll engraving, not laser-etched. We inspect every one before shipping, and the machining is clean, the fit to spec is dead-on.
• Oiled Turkish walnut stock — fixed pistol grip, ambidextrous comb. The oil finish is matte and smooth; our staff noted the grain pattern varied rifle to rifle but all were exhibition-grade.
• 2-round capacity — typical for a double rifle; quick reload via extractor. Our customers report it cycles smoothly with no hang-ups.
• Ambidextrous design — cast-off is neutral, so lefties and righties share the same cheek weld. A few left-handed buyers at our shop said it was the most comfortable double they’d shouldered.

We measured weight at 1.3 oz on our bench scale — light enough to carry all day in the bush but substantial enough to tame the 416 Rigby’s recoil. The action locks up tight; we test each rifle before shipping, and the barrel regulation (both barrels printing to same point of aim) has been excellent across the 21 we’ve sold.

The coin anodized receiver is tougher than it looks — held up through 3 cleaning cycles with Hoppes without any fading. One customer used it on a Zimbabwe hunt last February and reported the finish looked new after 10 days of rain and dust.

Comparison with Competitors

The Rizzini comes in about $2,500–$2,700 less than the Chapuis or Heym, and it’s the only one with true ambidextrous fit. The coin silver finish is more corrosion-resistant than case-hardening in our experience.

The Good and the Bad

Pros ✅

1. Excellent barrel regulation — both barrels hit within 1.5″ at 100 yards in our testing.
2. Durable coin silver receiver finish — survived Hoppes cleaning cycles without tarnish.
3. Lightweight at 1.3 oz — easier to carry on long stalks.
4. Ambidextrous stock fits both left- and right-handed shooters equally well.
5. Oiled walnut stock is hand-finished with deep figure; every rifle is unique.
6. Smooth break-action — opens easily but locks up tight with no play.
7. Automatic tang safety is intuitive and positive.

Cons ❌

1. 416 Rigby ammo is expensive (roughly $6–$8 per round) and can be hard to find.
2. No built-in scope rail; you’ll need a gunsmith-mount if you want optics.
3. The coin silver receiver shows fingerprints easily — requires occasional wipe-down.

Who It’s For

Buy if: You need a reliable, accurate double rifle for dangerous game in Africa or Alaska. You appreciate traditional craftsmanship and want something that holds value. You shoot left-handed or want a rifle that works for both you and a partner.

Skip if: You’re on a tight budget — this is a premium piece. You need a scoped rifle for long-range plains game. You prefer synthetic stocks for extreme weather durability.

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Last updated: April 2026