Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 1404
GEORGE GIBBS A 12-BORE 1873 PATENT (1ST MODEL) PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER TRIGGERPLATE ACTION HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR GUN, no. 10441,

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GEORGE GIBBS
A 12-BORE GIBBS & PITT 1873 PATENT (1ST MODEL) PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 10441,
for 1883, 29in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib with 'GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL. & 35. SAVILE ROW. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and full choke, left bore diameter marginal and wall at 13-, Gibbs & Pitt patent action, patent no. 284 of 24th January 1873, use number 246, slim fences, manual side lever safety with 'S' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the top of the action with an oval engraved 'GIBBS & PITT. PATENT. NO. 246. BRISTOL.', brushed bright and reblued finish, 14in. figured stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 6lb. 8oz.



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Estimate £250-350

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act