Glenn_Fewless
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Gentlemens:
I thought I would post these pictures on this forum, as we actually obtained this action throught a contact made here. My sincere thanks to that gentleman for making it available to us.
This is an original Gibbs Farquharson action, #92. It sports a 26" barrel with a full length integral rib, and is chambered for the .500-3" Express. The Turkish walnut stock and leather covered recoil pad were done by Mr. Doug Mann, an ACGG stockmaker. The restoration and metalwork was done here at the Mook Works.
Photos by Tom Alexander
Best to all,
Glenn
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4seventy
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Stunning rifle!!!
Thanks for showing us. 
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Mike_Bailey
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Lovely piece of kit, thanks, best, Mike
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CptCurl
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Oh mercy! Quite impressive.
Curl
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CHAPUISARMES
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Hi Glenn,
That is a real stunner, well done.... Is it going to get used in Africa or similar ?? If so, the P.H. can leave his cannon at home as I would hate some of his rust or flaws contaminating that beauty....
Cheers,
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Rockdoc
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Glenn! I won't be able to sleep tonight now 
Absolutely beautiful. I hope my 600 looks that good!
Best wishes, and thanks again. Chris
Edited by RockDoc (12/02/10 11:52 PM)
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Rockdoc
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Simply gorgeous.
Just waiting for the nurse to come and clean up the drool. 
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Huvius
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Fantastic!
A new life for an old action...
A very worthy undertaking.
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SharpsNitro
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Very nice. I like seeing these reclamation projects. One of these days I need to have my Gibbs re-stocked.
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AkMike
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That is a wonderful bit of craftmanship Mr Fewless! Hopefully there will be an AH 450 displayed here in similar splendor!
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Empire375
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Magnificent !
My wife will very angry one day as a result of this post !
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Glenn_Fewless
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Gentlemens:
Mr. Mann and I thank y'all for the kind words. They are much appreiciated.
Mr. RocDoc:
Sorry for disturbing your sleep... <g> It could be worse. It appears we have done potential damage to Mr. Empire's marriage.
Mr. AkMike:
Your Henry will once again be on the bench. The new barrel has arrived...
Glenn
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mehulkamdar
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This is amazing work! You, sir, are a genius!
Good hunting and thank you very much for sharing these amazing pictures.
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Orvar
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That is a beautiful rifle!
Does anyone know of a book (like all the ones on the various shotgun manufacturers) out there for Single Shot rifles, with the information and history of all these great rifles?
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kamilaroi
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^ you a bit late eh?
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Huvius
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Glenn,
Have to ask, what happened to the George Gibbs stamp on the left?
Was it there to begin with?
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Glenn_Fewless
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Mr. Dugongberbulu:
The best books I am aware of are Jon Kirton's "British Falling Bock Rifle" and the series of Wal Winfer's "British Falling Block Rifles" which now includes 6 volumes.
Mr. Huvius:
The Gibbs logo was beyond saving. We elected not to restore it and leave the panel open for engraving as was done on the high end actions.
Glenn
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Orvar
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Glenn
Thanks very much, have tracked down Jon's book + Wal's Volumes 2, 3, 5, and 6... 1 & 4 are proving elusive, but should be able to find them.
Thats at least a month of weekends reading (ie drooling) by the fire in the winter.
Thanks!
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