1895 Gibbs best Sidelock Cross Over

8 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0338 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0318 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0298 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0368 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0378 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0358 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 0308 bore & Cross over Gibbs + Roberts 8x57 rifle 040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE  &  NUMBER    George Gibbs     18207 (circa 1895)

TYPE Best Back action sidelock ejector

BARREL LENGTH   29 ”    x   2 1/2″

BORE SIZE AT PROOF   Nitro reproof 1951     .729″ both

BORE SIZE NOW   R .731″         L .732″

MIN’ WALL THICKNESS @9″ FROM MUZZLE     .030 ” both

CHOKES      1/4      and 3/4

L O P    15   1/8″  ( inc’ 2″ wood extension )

BEND  1   7/8″      x         2 7/16″

CAST(ON/OFF)     Cast off    Comb  1 5/16″   Face   1 3/4″    Bump  1 7/8″

WEIGHT    6lb 12 oz

CASED   yes , canvas Brady type

PRICE     £ 4950

Commment     An almost as new gun from the true ” Golden age ” of British gun making . Full cross over for those of slight build or central vison for those of a fuller build . This gun would cost £70 k to make today and represents superb value for money , highly recommended