Details of Lot 113
GEORGE GIBBS/MANCHESTER ORDNANCE & RIFLE CO.
A .451 METFORD PATENT TARGET RIFLE, NO. D537

35 1/2-inch heavy barrel with detachable muzzle section for loading, engraved "George Gibbs, Bristol", adjustable and aperture rear sights missing, the breech engraved with the Metfod patent use no. 318, the plain breech with platinum plug, the lock with bolted hammer and engraved "Manchester Ordnance Rifle Co.", the half length stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., black powder proof
S58

Sold for £1500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
21 April 2021
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply