Details of Lot 68
CHARLES OSBORNE & CO.
A .450/.400 (3 1/4-INCH) GIBBS FARQUHARSON FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 12156

27-inch barrel with raised fore sight, lined rear sight with folding leaves, the barrels signed by the maker and made for K. C. Biswas & Co., Calcutta, the receiver with scroll engraving and tang safety, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S1

The rifle has been extensively refurbished.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply