Gibbs Match Rifle, .451 caliber fast twist, 35" octagon-to-round barrel, percussion, checkered walnut, pistol grip, Red River Soule tang sight, Lyman spirit level globe sight, original sights, molds, sizing dies, used, by Davide Pedersoli & Co.

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Gibbs Match Rifle,
.451 caliber fast twist, 35" octagon-to-round barrel,
percussion, checkered walnut, pistol grip,
Red River Soule tang sight, Lyman spirit level globe sight,
original sights, molds, sizing dies, used, by Davide Pedersoli & Co.

Part Number:	AAV-597
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This long range target rifle is modeled after the work of the English gunsmith George Gibbs circa 1865. This handsome halfstock rifle has a walnut stock with checkered pistol grip wrist and forearm . The grip cap and forend cap are ebony. Furniture is a mixture of blued and color case hardened steel. Originally fitted with Pedersoli mid-range tang and globe front sight the breech plug tang is now fitted with a long range Red River Soule elevation and windage adjustable tang sight. The front globe sight a Lee Shaver Lyman No.17 with a spirit level. The original factory front and tang sight are included. Manufactured by Davide Pedersoli Company of Italy, this used rifle has been well maintained. Trigger reach is 14" to fit todays average size shooter. Weight is 11.4 pounds.

The barrel is 36" including the breech plug. The breech of the barrel is octagon for 2", tapering round to the muzzle. The barrel is finished to a high polish with a deep blue-black finish. The .45 caliber is rifled with a 1 in 18" twist. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The currently fitted Red River Soule tang sight is both windage and elevation adjustable. The windage has 25 MOA of adjustment on each side, and a Borchardt center screw type elevation adjustment. The eye disk is adjustable for the aperture size to suit available light conditions. The base of the sight is secured with hex wrench drive round head screws. The Lee Shaver Lyman No. 17 front sight has a spirit level and is well elevated to get above the plain of the barrel to prevent heat mirage. The recommend load is 95 grains of Swiss 1-1/2 Fg or 85 grains of Swiss 2Fg with 540 grain Postell bullet cast 1-30 sized 448 and lubed with SPG bullet lubricant.

This rifle includes:

1/4-28 threaded platinum lined nipple (fitted in breech)
Steve Brooks 540 grain Postell bullet mold blocks, drops .448 with 1-30 alloy
Steve Brooks 530 grain round nose bullet mold blocks drops 450" with 1-30 alloy
RCBS Sizer/lube die .448" diameter
RCBS Sizer/lube die .450" diameter
The original Pedersoli factory tang sight
The original Pedersoli factory spirit level front sight

The walnut stock has a classic English architecture with a wide flat blued steel buttplate. The buttplate now stands slightly proud of the wood from shrinkage, and the right hand side has a small cosmetic crack from the wood compressing against the buttplate as it has aged. The pistol grip and forearm are checkered. The color case hardened front action lock is well fitted. The barrel is fitted with a color case hardened hooked breech. A single wedge key mounts the barrel to the stock. Drift the wedge key clear of the underlug, put the lock at half cock, and the barrel can be dismounted from the stock for easy cleaning without risk of wetting the stock.

The buttplate is shaped with a long stepped English style comb. The rounded toe of the rifle is fitted with a nickel silver initial plate. The ebony grip cap is shaped with a sunburst design. The pistol grip triggerguard is color case hardened. A stud mounted to the triggerplate is positioned for a quick disconnect sling swivel. The side panel is fitted with a small brass washer style sideplate. A blued steel lock bolt with the slot neatly indexed. Shaped without a cheekpiece the buttstock has very straight grain.

The bar lock is color case hardened to brilliant blues, grays, and purples. The "bar" lock refers to the metal drip bar mounted to the barrel ahead of the breech plug. This bar replaces the thin wood along the top edge of the lock panel. With constant use, this thin wood can become burned from cap flash, or cracked while removing the barrel for cleaning. The factory nipple has been replaced with a 1/4-28 platinum lined nipple for number 11 percussion caps.

This used muzzle loading target rifle is very well maintained and includes accessories. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.

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