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Lot #3333
Lot #3335

Lot 3334: George Gibbs Model 1903 Mannlicher Schoenauer Rifle

Fine & Rare George Gibbs .256 (Gibbs Magnum) “Model 1903” Mannlicher Schoenauer Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3334: George Gibbs Model 1903 Mannlicher Schoenauer Rifle

Fine & Rare George Gibbs .256 (Gibbs Magnum) “Model 1903” Mannlicher Schoenauer Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Fine & Rare George Gibbs .256 (Gibbs Magnum) “Model 1903” Mannlicher Schoenauer Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 256 Gibbs Magnum
Barrel: 26 inch
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2968
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 182
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

With blued round barrel signed “GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL & 35 SAVILE ROW. LONDON. W.”, engraved “FOR GIBBS .256 MAGNUM CARTRIDGES ONLY” and with block mounted bead front sight with tunnel cover and block mounted rear sight of a single folding notch leaf graduated for 150 yards. Blued receiver engraved “MODELL 1903” on the receiver-ring and “STEYR 1912” on the sidewall, the upper tang with sprung aperture sight. Blued magazine floorplate, casehardened trigger plate with double set triggers, and blued trigger guard. The trigger guard and barrel with the Gibbs serial number “B6018”. The barrel, receiver and bolt with Steyr serial number “4491A”. Figured 14 inch semi-pistol grip stock with blued butt plate, and checkered grip and forearm. The underside of the stock and barrel each with blued sling eye. London nitro proof marks.

Rating Definition:

In fine condition. The barrel, receiver and furniture retaining 95% refinished blued finish with clear engraving throughout. Trigger plate with 95% strong original casehardened finish. Stock in good condition with some scattered age related storage and handling marks, checkering well defined. Mechanically excellent.



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