Manufactured in 1895 per the information given on page 94 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume Two: Birmingham, Scotland, & the Regions". Blued steel barrel with raised beaded blade front sight, fixed island rear sight, "GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL. & 35 SAVILE ROW. LONDON.W." marked between the sight, Birmingham nitro proofs, and the number "B5905" on the right of the chamber. The barrel has been sleeved from its original caliber (unknown) to its current 22 L.R. chambering. The casehardened falling block action displays full coverage floral scroll engraving showing "GEORGE GIBBS/BRISTOL" on the left side as well as scrollwork extending to the action lever and both tangs, the top of which has a folding Lyman style rear peep sight. The top of the action is marked "918", which is very likely a rack number placed there for identification by a Gentlemens shooting club, adding another layer of intrigue to this fine piece. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with engraved casehardened trapdoor grip cap,blank inscription oval, and checkered steel trapdoor buttplate.

Very fine as period refurbished, retaining 90% blue finish with a plum hue, some traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a fine grey patina, some pitting beneath the forend, overall light handling evidence, and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.