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.
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