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Lot #743

Lot 742: George Gibbs Bolt Action Rifle in .250-3000 Caliber

Desirable George Gibbs Bolt Action Rifle in .250-3000 Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2019

Lot 742: George Gibbs Bolt Action Rifle in .250-3000 Caliber

Desirable George Gibbs Bolt Action Rifle in .250-3000 Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable George Gibbs Bolt Action Rifle in .250-3000 Caliber

Manufacturer: Gibbs
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 250-3000
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2926
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

The barrel is stamped with the 35 Savile Row, London address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber marking at the breech. Ramped bead blade front sight with flip up hood, three folding leaf rear sight graduated from 100-500 yards, and a bolt folding peep sight. The floorplate is marked "GEORGE GIBBS/BRISTOL/LONDON/&/VANCOUVER CANADA." Serial number on the receiver, barrel and trigger guard. "SAFE" in gold. Highly figured pistol grip stock with multi-point checkering, casehardened trapdoor grip cap containing an extra front sight, blank initial shield, and trapdoor serrated buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish showing slight muzzle wear and heavier wear on the buttplate. The custom wood is very fine showing minimal minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.



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