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Gibbs .400
This is a reproduction of one of the most famous rifles in the field of precision target shooting. Originals made in 1865 by English gunsmith George Gibbs, it was a rifle born to satisfy both the aesthetical purists and the 100+ meter shooters. Halfstock w/checkered wrist & forearm. American walnut. Satin finish – 28" length. Barrel is blued – 35 ¼" – tapered octagon at breech 1.240 to round .915 at muzzle – front sight 3/8" dovetail, blued steel w/micrometer adjustment scale for windage & spirit level (includes 15 inserts) – rear sight is tang sight, blued steel w/polished scales and is adjustable for windage & elevation. 3 ½" stem. Has a 1 in 16" twist. #11 percussion cap. Features blued steel buttcap – ebony nosecap & grip cap – color casehardened lock, breechplug, tang, triggerguard and wedgeplates – hook style breech – drilled and tapped for tang sight (only the sight included – holes 1.660" center to center) – tang sight will accept Hadley Eye Cup (EB0102 – sold separately). Sling swivel on triggerplate. Overall length is 52 ½". Weighs 12 pounds. Recommend load is 52 grains of FFFg powder with a .400 conical bullet. Manufactured by Pedersoli/Italy. (taken from DGW descript & photo)
One nice rifle.
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This is a reproduction of one of the most famous rifles in the field of precision target shooting. Originals made in 1865 by English gunsmith George Gibbs, it was a rifle born to satisfy both the aesthetical purists and the 100+ meter shooters. Halfstock w/checkered wrist & forearm. American walnut. Satin finish – 28" length. Barrel is blued – 35 ¼" – tapered octagon at breech 1.240 to round .915 at muzzle – front sight 3/8" dovetail, blued steel w/micrometer adjustment scale for windage & spirit level (includes 15 inserts) – rear sight is tang sight, blued steel w/polished scales and is adjustable for windage & elevation. 3 ½" stem. Has a 1 in 16" twist. #11 percussion cap. Features blued steel buttcap – ebony nosecap & grip cap – color casehardened lock, breechplug, tang, triggerguard and wedgeplates – hook style breech – drilled and tapped for tang sight (only the sight included – holes 1.660" center to center) – tang sight will accept Hadley Eye Cup (EB0102 – sold separately). Sling swivel on triggerplate. Overall length is 52 ½". Weighs 12 pounds. Recommend load is 52 grains of FFFg powder with a .400 conical bullet. Manufactured by Pedersoli/Italy. (taken from DGW descript & photo)
One nice rifle.
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