*CASED GEORGE GIBBS FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK LONG-RANGE TARGET RIFLE.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations.

*CASED GEORGE GIBBS FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK LONG-RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 15305. Cal. .461″ No. 1 Gibbs. This great old rifle has 34″ rnd bbl with front sight mounting block and is marked “METFORD 1752. GEORGE GIBBS, 39, CORN STREET, BRISTOL.” The case-hardened action has 90% coverage of very well executed shaded scroll with a rose bouquet on right side and “GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL” engraved on the left side in lozenge in the place of the bouquet. The right side is also marked “FARQUAHRSON’S PATENT 677″(patent use number). The underlever has 50% coverage of fine English scroll and the SN 15305 is engraved on the bottom tang. There is a cocking/decocking lever on the right side of the action. The nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4” over an old Silvers pad. The buttstock has a mounting block for the back position long range rear sight on the heel, a vacant silver oval on the bottom, and a fluted horn grip cap. The plain checkered forend is attached to the bbl by a screw through a diamond shaped, engraved escutcheon. With the rifle is an oak case containing front sight with 4 inserts and a Vernier long-range rear sight with two discs. The long-range rear sight is marked “GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL 673.” There is also a label in the sight box giving elevations for “FARQUAHRSON’S METFORD RIFLES” manufactured by Gibbs. The oak case has brass reinforcing corners, hinges, strap guides, hook fasteners, and remnants of an old handle. The interior has a George Gibbs label and is unlined with many wooden partitions, one of which contains a 2″ diameter pewter oil bottle by James Dickson & Sons. The sight case fits nicely in another compartment. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl was orig finished bright and remains so, with some cleaning. Bore is extremely fine with one or two very minor discolorations at muzzle. The action retains 20% orig case color, strong in protected areas. The stocks have 70-80% orig finish, a bit dry. Checkering shows some wear. The pad shows deterioration of the rubber. Sights show 30-40% of their blue finish with discoloration. Sight box is missing a piece of wood off the top and is dirty. The case shows most of its oil finish and is solid except for an 8″ shrinkage crack on left side. Straps and handle are missing. 4-33689 MGM37 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1015	$10,350.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations. CASED GEORGE GIBBS FARQUAHRSON SGL SHOT DROPPING BLOCK LONG-RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 15305. Cal. .461″ No. 1 Gibbs. This great old rifle has 34″ rnd bbl with front sight mounting block and is marked “METFORD 1752. GEORGE GIBBS, 39, CORN STREET, BRISTOL.” The case-hardened action has 90% coverage of very well executed shaded scroll with a rose bouquet on right side and “GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL” engraved on the left side in lozenge in the place of the bouquet. The right side is also marked “FARQUAHRSON’S PATENT 677″(patent use number). The underlever has 50% coverage of fine English scroll and the SN 15305 is engraved on the bottom tang. There is a cocking/decocking lever on the right side of the action. The nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4” over an old Silvers pad. The buttstock has a mounting block for the back position long range rear sight on the heel, a vacant silver oval on the bottom, and a fluted horn grip cap. The plain checkered forend is attached to the bbl by a screw through a diamond shaped, engraved escutcheon. With the rifle is an oak case containing front sight with 4 inserts and a Vernier long-range rear sight with two discs. The long-range rear sight is marked “GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL 673.” There is also a label in the sight box giving elevations for “FARQUAHRSON’S METFORD RIFLES” manufactured by Gibbs. The oak case has brass reinforcing corners, hinges, strap guides, hook fasteners, and remnants of an old handle. The interior has a George Gibbs label and is unlined with many wooden partitions, one of which contains a 2″ diameter pewter oil bottle by James Dickson & Sons. The sight case fits nicely in another compartment. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl was orig finished bright and remains so, with some cleaning. Bore is extremely fine with one or two very minor discolorations at muzzle. The action retains 20% orig case color, strong in protected areas. The stocks have 70-80% orig finish, a bit dry. Checkering shows some wear. The pad shows deterioration of the rubber. Sights show 30-40% of their blue finish with discoloration. Sight box is missing a piece of wood off the top and is dirty. The case shows most of its oil finish and is solid except for an 8″ shrinkage crack on left side. Straps and handle are missing. 4-33689 MGM37 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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