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Lot 396: Engraved George Gibbs Mauser Bolt Action Rifle in .505 Gibbs

Desirable Engraved George Gibbs Mauser Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .505 Gibbs

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 396: Engraved George Gibbs Mauser Bolt Action Rifle in .505 Gibbs

Desirable Engraved George Gibbs Mauser Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .505 Gibbs

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $15,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Engraved George Gibbs Mauser Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .505 Gibbs

Manufacturer: Gibbs
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 505 Gibbs
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3200
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 317
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Beaded blade front sight on an engraved and matted ramp on the heavyweight barrel marked "GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL &/35. SAVILE ROW LONDON W. & VANCOUVER CANADA" ahead of the raised three folding leaf express notch rear sight graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards, caliber marking ".505" on top of the barrel at the breech, and London nitro proofs on the left side of the chamber. The action has punch dot matting on the ring and bridge and light engraving on the receiver wall. The floorplate is engraved with flourishes of fine flowing scroll and the trigger guard is inscribed with the matching serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with blue steel grip cap, rear sling stud with the corresponding stud attached to the barrel on an engraved ring around the barrel, and solid rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished with 98% of the blue finish remaining, some scattered handling marks, trace of light spotting on the bolt handle knob, and visible softened markings. The stock is fine with scattered scratches, some small dings along the edges of the magazine well, a few bruises in the otherwise crisp checkering, and hardened recoil pad with slightly oversized spacer. Mechanically excellent.



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