Gentlemen, I recently acquired a George Gibbs Farquharson action single shot rifle at an estate sale. I would like to shoot this gun, however, I am not certain as to the correct round this gun is chambered to shoot.
The side of the barrel is marked with what appears to be 465 ex. The number 5 is not clear, so I could be wrong about the 5. The top of the action is marked 710 and is surrounded by english scroll.
The top of the barrel reads Metford 1627 George Gibbs Corn St. Bristol.
The left side of the action has George Gibbs surrounded by fine english scroll. The right side of the action has "BOLTED" inlaid in gold letter and is also surrounded by fine english scroll.
This gun has a steel checkered butt plate and a steel grip cap that opens for storage.
I would describe the condition of the gun as good original that shows use. I am not set to send pictures so this is the best I can do.
My primary concern is the correct round as I would like to put a few rounds thru this old girl. BTW I am into this gun for over a few hundred dollars. By my description, how do you guys think I came out???
Regards,
Max
