Description
| General Specs: George Gibbs, 1924, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 5oz., Chokes LM/F, LOP 14 5/8″, DAH 2 1/4″, DAC 1 9/16″ Serial Number: B6919
Here we have a very elegant George Gibbs of Birmingham 20 bore boxlock ejector gun that weighs a delightful 5 pounds 5 ounces and has nearly full coverage engraving showing fine English scroll and floral bouquets. The gun is in very nice condition, with the 27” M/F barrels tight on the hinge pin and breech face, bores mirror shiny, substantial wall thickness (see specification tables below) and all mechanicals in excellent working order. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. The action and forend iron were stripped to their smallest part, cleaned in the Ultrasonic cleaner, scrubbed and inspected for function and integrity, properly lubricated and reassembled. This is a $440 service in our shop. The gun remains in British proof specifications with the original 2 ½” chambers, factory bore diameter, tight ribs, no dents or dings. The barrels have been sleeved and made new in England and done almost invisibly. As a result of this renewal, the gun is safe for modern loads and the price has been dramatically reduced, making this an elegant, high-end British gun for a bargain price. The stock dimensions are modern and the wood is in excellent condition with superb checkering, drop points, English grip, splinter forend with no cracks or repairs. We can alter chokes if you choose within 5 days of purchase and have this gun ready for your upland pursuits this fall. If you haven’t handled a British boxlock ejector gun from a well-known and respected maker, you will smile when you shoulder this gun. The Brits are GUNMAKERS THAT SET THE BAR FOR ALL OTHER MAKERS, not your modern day CNC machinists that set computers, verify specs, and box them up. Hand engraved, hand checkered, hand fit by craftsman that apprenticed at the age of 16 and worked in the gun trades for the best in England for 50 years, a George Gibbs 20 bore is an heirloom gun that can be enjoyed for generations to come. This one is all inspected and ready to go for decades more use. See specifications below. Thanks for looking. |
| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 27″ sleeved barrels Chokes: .013/.024 LM/F Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .614/.614 Wall Thickness: .033/.027 % Blue: 98% factory Chambers: 2 1/2″ Ribs: concave smooth tight Sights: front brass |
| Action |
| Action: tight, centered Ejectors: timed, strong Receiver Condition: traces of case color; pleasing silver/grey Screws: excellent Engraving: 75% floral and English scroll; well done Trigger Type: double-crisp Trigger Guard Color: pleasing silver/grey |
| Stock |
| Type: English/splinter; straight English walnut; drop points LOP: 14 5/8″ with plate LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4″ DAH: 2 1/4″ DAC: 1 9/16″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: excellent Butt Treatment: butt plate |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns. |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
