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GEORGE GIBBS, BRISTOL
A .461 (NO.1 GIBBS) GIBBS FARQUHARSON 'MILITARY BREECH LOADER' FALLING-BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number,
33in. black powder only barrel engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS, 29, CORN STREET, BRISTOL', the breech end engraved 'METFORD'S PATENT, 1257', block-mounted ladder rearsight sighted to 1,000 yards and blade fore-sight, with detachable windage adjustable target fore-sight with spare element, detachable target rear-sight (detachable sights in blue velvet-lined box), action engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL' and 'FARQUHARSON'S PATENT 450', lever safety with 'BOLTED' and 'FREE' details, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, unchequered three-quarter stock with two barrel-bands, integral bayonet lug and iron sling swivels, iron cleaning rod, 14in. pull
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Estimate £2,500-3,500