Rifles with history

Maker:
Serial no.
Caliber:

George Gibbs, Bristol
18128 (1894)
.461 Gibbs No. 1

Action:

Martini-Action, Safety Catch, Cocking indicator

Engraving:

Case hardened scroll engraved action, signed 'GEORGE GIBBS', remains of original colour hardening

Barrel:

28in. blued and signed 'METFORD 1839. GEORGE GIBBS. 39, CORN STREET, BRISTOL. CHAMBERED FOR GIBBS No 1 CASE.', block-mounted bead fore-sight, block mounted rear-sight of one standing (100 Yards) and two folding leafs calibrated to 200 and 300 Yards

Stock:

14 1/5in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, case hardened pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-cover, chequered steel butt-plate with hinged trap-cover, sling eyes

Remarks:

Original, mint condition