GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
GEORGE GIBBS FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.GEORGE GIBBSSINGLE SHOT735303Cal. .303 British. 28" Round bbl has been newly fitted and has no markings or proofs. It presently mounts old dovetailed scope blocks, two folding leaf and folding ladder express rear sight in island base and gold bead front in small square base. A sling eye is soldered to bottom. Gibbs Farquharson single shot dropping block action with patent use no. "735" engraved on receiver ring is case hardened, and features pivoting safety on right side with "BOLTED" inlaid in gold. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll in classic pattern, with rose bouquets on right and "George Gibbs Bristol" on left side. Nicely flame figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2" over checkered steel buttplate. Borderless point pattern checkering is at full grip, and a sling eye as well as a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Matching slim forend screws to bbl. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. New bbl retains nearly all of its blue. Action, is beautifully polished, and completely re-engraved with a high degree of competence, and retains nearly all of its new dark case color. Newly made buttstock has a number of nicks and dings in its orig finish. Orig forend has many marks, refinished, checkering partially freshened. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. A fine old rifle given a new lease on life in a great traditional caliber. 51693-4 MGM185 (5,000-8,000)