NEW LOT ADDED Published: 31 Jan 2025
Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2025 : Sale A0325 Lot 703
GEORGE GIBBS A .461 (GIBBS NO.1) MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 18128,

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GEORGE GIBBS
A .461 (GIBBS NO.1) MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 18128,
for 1893, 28in. barrel, standing notch rear sight, with two folding leaf sights marked for 200 and 300 yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, ramped bead fore-sight with tunnel protector, the breech-end engraved 'METFORD. 1839. GEORGE GIBBS. 39. CORN ST. BRISTOL. CHAMBERED FOR GIBBS NO.1 CASE.', Martini-type action, manual side safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap with trap, chequered steel buttplate with central trap, sling eyes, fore-end with engraved finial, weight 7lb. 15oz.



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Estimate £800-1,200

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament