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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed between 1887 and 1888
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A Gibbs-Farquharson .461 falling-block rifle by G. Gibbs, No. 14433
Action patent number 568, the falling-block action with bolted side-safety, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, horn-capped forepart, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip and butt-plate, the Metford-rifled barrel with open-sights
Weight 7lb. 10½oz., 14 1/8in. pull, 28in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Action patent number 568, the falling-block action with bolted side-safety, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, horn-capped forepart, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip and butt-plate, the Metford-rifled barrel with open-sights
Weight 7lb. 10½oz., 14 1/8in. pull, 28in. barrel, Black Powder proof