The firm of George Gibbs is well known not only for making best-quality rifles and shotguns, but also for some significant developments in the field of firearms. The firm dates to 1830 when it was known as J&G Gibbs, located at 4 Redcliffe Street, Bristol. Thereafter, Gibbs moved several times. In 1835, the firm became the sole property of George Gibbs, and in 1858, it was relocated to 29 Corn Street. In 1906, a London branch was opened at 35 Saville Row, right in the heart of fashionable London.
Due to demand, a company agent, Col. Townley, was appointed as branch manager in Vancouver, British Columbia, circa 1920. In 1929, however, almost certainly due to the onset of the Great Depression, the London branch was closed and all remaining stock…
