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CM76
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Gibbs Farquharson 303 British
      #384292 - 19/04/24 03:41 PM

Gibbs Farquharson in 303 British. Originally owned by Sydney Holland, 2nd Viscount Knutsford. In its original case and fitted with a QD mounted Kahles scope which was sold by Rigby (as per engraving on the tube). I haven't spent a lot of time in the field with this rifle but hope to do so in the near future.
Chris

[image]IMG_3706 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3707 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3710 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3711 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3715 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3721 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

[image]IMG_3732 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: CM76]
      #384294 - 19/04/24 03:50 PM

Another nice vintage rifles. Welcome

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: NitroX]
      #384295 - 19/04/24 06:15 PM

She's a beauty. I love the look of a Farquharson action. Now get out there and shoot the old girl!

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: CM76]
      #384299 - 19/04/24 08:27 PM

Hi Chris. interesting and may I add very nice rifle.
I am interested in some of the markings on the scope. I think it says "LENT BY VISCOUNT....". First am I reading that correctly and if yes what do you think that means?

Edited by LRF (19/04/24 08:29 PM)

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: LRF]
      #384302 - 20/04/24 01:27 AM

Wow, what a wonderful kit. I love British SS rifles, particularly Farquharsons.

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: 85lc]
      #384313 - 20/04/24 05:33 AM

Wow, wonderful little rifle you have there CM76!
Just love that fine filigree engraving on older guns
If only it could talk.
Certainly an heirloom piece for sure, welcome to the forum

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CM76
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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: LRF]
      #384326 - 20/04/24 08:43 AM

Quote:

Hi Chris. interesting and may I add very nice rifle.
I am interested in some of the markings on the scope. I think it says "LENT BY VISCOUNT....". First am I reading that correctly and if yes what do you think that means?



Thanks. You are correct regarding the engraving on the scope tube. It certainly is interesting wording, given that more common statements of this nature begin with 'Property of' or something along those lines.

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: CM76]
      #384330 - 20/04/24 09:31 AM

Now that is one sweet rifle.

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: Rule303]
      #384356 - 21/04/24 12:22 AM

Truly magnificent!!

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: degoins]
      #384388 - 21/04/24 11:54 PM

Fantastic rifle! Thanks for showing it.

Curly

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: CptCurl]
      #384510 - 26/04/24 11:04 AM

Lovely rifle, would be great to hunt with. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Gibbs Farquharson 303 British [Re: Waidmannsheil]
      #384529 - 27/04/24 11:50 AM

Thank you Gents

Chris

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