Description
There is something about a proper double rifle that no bolt gun can replicate, and the Rizzini Rhino Express is the real deal. Built in Italy by B. Rizzini and chambered in 416 Rigby, one of the most proven dangerous game cartridges ever loaded, this side-by-side gives you two immediate shots from a break-open action that has been the professional hunter's answer for over a century. The 23-inch barrels keep the rifle quick to the shoulder and easy to swing, exactly what you want when the distance is short and the stakes are high.
Regulated Barrels and Real Express Sights
Every Rhino Express is regulated at 50 yards, meaning both barrels are tuned to converge at practical dangerous game distance rather than printing two separate groups. Up top you get classic express-style flip-up leaf sights paired with a high-visibility orange front bead that jumps out against dark hide and thick brush. The action runs ejectors to kick spent brass clear for fast reloads, and the thumb safety sits right where your hand expects it. The stock is cut ambidextrous, so left-handed hunters are not an afterthought here.
Turkish Walnut and Big Five Engraving
Rizzini did not skimp on the looks. The hand-selected Turkish walnut is upgraded to a #3 grade, with the kind of figure that makes people stop and stare at the gun rack. The receiver wears a Big Five game scene engraving that is hand finished piece by piece, with an engraved trigger guard rounding out the package. It is a working rifle that happens to be genuinely beautiful, not a safe queen that happens to shoot.
Where the Rhino Express Earns Its Keep
This is a rifle for cape buffalo, big bears, and anything else that might argue back, but it is just as at home as the centerpiece of a serious collection. The 416 Rigby delivers heavy-for-caliber bullets with the penetration dangerous game demands, and the double rifle format gives you that second shot instantly, no bolt work required. For the hunter planning a safari or anyone who appreciates old-world gunmaking done right, the Rhino Express delivers.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rizzini
- Model: Rhino Express
- Manufacturer Part Number: 7001416
- UPC: 853418714164
- Caliber: 416 Rigby
- Action: Break-Open Side-by-Side
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 23 inches
- Sights: Flip-Up Express Leaf Sights with Orange Front Bead
- Barrel Regulation: Regulated at 50 Yards
- Stock: Grade 3 Hand-Selected Turkish Walnut, Ambidextrous
- Receiver Finish: Coin-Finished Steel with Big Five Game Scene Engraving
- Safety: Thumb Safety
- Country of Origin: Italy
What’s Included
- Rizzini Rhino Express double rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Rizzini Rhino Express is regulated at 50 yards?
Double rifles have two separate barrels, and regulation is the process of tuning them so both shots converge at a set distance. Rizzini regulates each Rhino Express at 50 yards, which is right in the sweet spot for dangerous game work. Inside that range and a bit beyond, both barrels will put bullets where the sights say they will.
Is 416 Rigby a good choice for dangerous game hunting?
It is one of the classics for a reason. The 416 Rigby has been dropping cape buffalo, lion, and other heavy game since the early 1900s, pushing 400-grain bullets with the deep penetration thick-skinned animals demand. It hits noticeably harder than a 375 H&H while staying more manageable than the biggest Nitro Express rounds.
Does the Rhino Express work for left-handed hunters?
Yes. The stock is configured ambidextrous, so it shoulders naturally from either side. Combined with the thumb safety and break-open action, there is nothing about running this rifle that favors one hand over the other.
How do the sights work on the Rizzini Rhino Express?
It wears traditional express-style sights, with flip-up rear leaves that let you adjust quickly for different distances. Up front there is a bright orange bead that stands out fast against dark animals and shadowed brush. This setup is built for speed at close range, which is exactly where a dangerous game double earns its living.





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