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UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?
23/11/13 11:29 AM

UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?

Hello All,

I recently acquired this wonderful 505 Gibbs. I was told it had South African Heritage, but I'm not sure. It appears to me to be a Brevex Action, due primarily to the markings on the action's bottom; "M 400" but again, I'm not sure. Perhaps the "VB" monogram will be recognized by someone.

Based on the patina of the recoil pad and the stock, I think this rifle was originally built in the 1950's, and had a "face-lift" to its current configuration in the 1970's. (There is evidence that the action once had a side mount.)

Here is all the scoop in hopes that someone might know the maker, or the markings. Ask additional questions as required ...... thanks

The rifle is a 505 Gibbs caliber, Square Bridge Magnum Mauser that has hand engraved on the center top of the barrel:

"Customized by C. S. Labuschagne"

On the top of the barrel very near the muzzle it is hand engraved:

"Bundock"

On the bottom edge of the engraved floor-plate, nearest the trigger guard, it is hand engraved:

"A. D. Winkler" (he is the engraver)

On the brass escutcheon that is inlaid into the bottom of the stock, it is hand engraved:

"CSL" (I'm assuming its C. S. Labuschagne's initials)

On the bottom of the trigger guard it is hand engraved:

"1014"

On the left side of the receiver it is hand engraved:

"1014 / 505 Gibbs"

The left side of the barrel has the number "1014" stamped.

The bottom of the action is stamped"

"M400" "4.2" "VB" (monogram)

I can find no other markings on this rifle.

Other specifications are:

Barrel Length - 21"
Weight - 9lbs 12 oz
LOP - 14-1/8"

Quarter Rib w/ single standing rear site
Rib is cut for Warren Rings (Scout-rifle position for scope)
Folding hood front site
Grip Cap Trap

Here are the pictures

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UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	23/11/13 11:29 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	gryphon	23/11/13 11:36 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	23/11/13 11:46 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	pjaln	23/11/13 11:51 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	23/11/13 12:56 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	23/11/13 01:19 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	AkMike	23/11/13 03:33 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	23/11/13 03:47 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Boswell	23/11/13 04:37 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	Rule303	23/11/13 05:07 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	jvw	23/11/13 05:06 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	26/11/13 04:33 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	93x64mm	27/11/13 06:56 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	27/11/13 07:08 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	AkMike	27/11/13 11:47 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	27/11/13 12:23 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	AkMike	27/11/13 12:55 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	27/11/13 02:00 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	23/11/13 05:18 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	Buchsemann	24/11/13 03:48 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	Marrakai	24/11/13 04:44 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	justcurious	24/11/13 07:22 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	25/11/13 05:56 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	25/11/13 05:59 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	25/11/13 06:31 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	28/11/13 04:52 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	28/11/13 05:14 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	AkMike	28/11/13 04:23 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	29/11/13 02:03 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	AkMike	29/11/13 05:11 AM
505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	06/12/13 03:07 AM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	19/12/13 09:10 AM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	500Nitro	19/12/13 09:59 AM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	19/12/13 04:05 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	AkMike	19/12/13 07:48 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	500Nitro	19/12/13 08:13 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	AkMike	20/12/13 02:17 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	Buchsemann	21/12/13 10:07 AM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	02/01/14 11:56 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	Ash	03/01/14 07:55 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	06/01/14 12:36 PM
Re: 505 GIBBS MAUSER - resizing .510 bullets & reduced loads	buckstix	19/12/13 10:07 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	500Nitro	25/11/13 09:24 PM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	bwanabobftw	26/11/13 03:10 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	buckstix	26/11/13 07:15 AM
Re: UNKNOWN 505 GIBBS MAUSER - Anyone recognize these names?	bwanabobftw	26/11/13 01:41 PM

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