Product Details
GEORGE GIBBS
A FINE AND RARE .22 SAVAGE HI-POWER (5,6X52R) BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 20639,
21 1/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels with chequered and acanthus scroll engraved sight rib, flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight with protecting hood, the breech end mounted with a K. Kahles Helia Super telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, sunken rib engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL & 35, SAVILE ROW. LONDON. W.', treble-grip action with elongated action, intercepting sears, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, filed triggers, the action and furniture profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, surrounding and invading central strapwork banners engraved with the makers name, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and chequered steel buttplate, fore-end with fully engraved grip-catch release lever and gold diamond-shaped escutcheon, weight 8lb. 5oz., in its fully fitted brass-cornered leather case with provision for the telescopic sight and with leather cased 'optical sights'.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle would have been built circa 1926 / 7
Estimate £8,000-12,000