MAKE & NUMBER George Gibbs C 557
TYPE Back action sidelock ejector
BARREL LENGTH 28″
BORE SIZE AT PROOF .729″
BORE SIZE NOW .734″ & .735″
MIN’ WALL THICKNESS @9″ FROM MUZZLE .023″
CHOKES 1/4 & 3/4
L O P 14 7/8″ ( 13 7/8″ original )
BEND 1 11/16″ 2 3/8″
CAST(ON/OFF) cast off 3/8″
WEIGHT 6lb 10 oz
CASED no
PRICE £ 3250
Comment A nice example of a pre WW1 Gibbs in pretty good condition . Rt barrel has some pitting just forward of the chamber but otherwise clean . Balances and handles superbly . Offered at a price which would not even pay to restock it !