CM76
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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]
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NitroX
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Another nice vintage rifles. Welcome
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fjrdoc
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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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LRF
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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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85lc
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Wow, what a wonderful kit. I love British SS rifles, particularly Farquharsons.
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93x64mm
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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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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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Rule303
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Now that is one sweet rifle.
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degoins
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Truly magnificent!!
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CptCurl
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Fantastic rifle! Thanks for showing it.
Curly
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Waidmannsheil
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Lovely rifle, would be great to hunt with. Thanks for posting.
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CM76
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Thank you Gents
Chris
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