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GEORGE GIBBS
A .256 GIBBS MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B6749
26-inch barrel with raised fore sight with folding hood, the rear sight with folding leaves to 500, the receiver fitted with dove tail bases, bolt with flag safety, grip with folding aperture sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate with trap, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's full length canvas case with original scope bases, flag safety, etc
S1
A small quantity of ammunition may be made available to the purchaser of this lot.
This lot and that following were the property of Major George Davey, a well known shot of his day and a friend of Major Burrard, among others.
Major George Davey, from Bristol tobacco family Franklin Davey, lived at Kinnersley Castle, Herefordshire and Lyston Court, Llanwarne, Herefordshire. A former High Sheriff of Herefordshire, he served with the British Forces in the First and Second World Wars. A typical Edwardian country gentleman, he favoured all country pursuits, particularly if it came with a loud bang! Whilst his wife took herself off to Biarritz for the season, he took to the Scottish Highlands. Stalking was taken at Inversnaid and Rowardan on Loch Lomond, Arran and later at Sherramore near Kingussie. |
Sold for £1000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 26 August 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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