A FINE J. FARQUHARSON PATENT 6.5X53(R)MM LARGE ACTION FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY G. GIBBS, NO. 20193

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A FINE J. FARQUHARSON PATENT 6.5X53(R)MM LARGE ACTION FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY G. GIBBS, NO. 20193
Action patent use-number 971, tang serial number 20193, large action, the tang safety with an unusual small chequered stalking-latch, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and chequered iron butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight
Weight 7lb. 9oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrel, nitro proof

拍品專文

Built in 1910, this is the penultimate Farquharson rifle made by Gibbs. It was rebarrelled (No. B6648) by Gibbs circa 1920 and its original calibre is not known. The dial in the stock was originally designed for an elevating peep-sight housed within the stock
This Lot is subject to V.A.T. as a re-import