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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


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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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