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Lot 146

A Cased Set Of Match Sights For A Metford Percussion Target Rifle
By George Gibbs, Bristol, Circa 1865

30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Cased Set Of Match Sights For A Metford Percussion Target Rifle
By George Gibbs, Bristol, Circa 1865

The signed Vernier sight with silvered and engraved elevation scale along one side and inscribed 'Rad 37.8.', windage adjustable fore-sight retaining two (of six) interchangeable elements stamped '.06' and '.08' respectively, threaded hood, nipple-key and three spare nipples (two elements missing): in original black leather-covered case fitted and lined in blue silk and velvet, the exterior of the lid (detached) tooled in gilt letters 'Metford Rifle Sights G. Gibbs, Bristol'

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This set of sights appear to be intended for shooting in the prone position

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