Gibbs 360 No. 2 NE

[cm76]

My new to me Gibbs 360 No. 2 NE with non original case. This will pair nicely with my Gibbs Farquharson in 303 British.

 

[sniper7]

Wow that is beautiful!

 

[JvW]

Nice rifle and a great cartridge. A friend of mine has its exact twin.

 

[Pondoro]

A very nice rifle in an overlooked calibre.. Kynoch(Kynamco) may still have ammo for it..

 

[cm76]

Nice rifle and a great cartridge. A friend of mine has its exact twin.

Thanks Jv. It would be nice to see the other Gibbs rifle you mentioned. This one originated from the NT. It now resides with me in NSW.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

My new to me Gibbs 360 No. 2 NE with non original case. This will pair nicely with my Gibbs Farquharson in 303 British.View attachment 651093View attachment 651094View attachment 651095View attachment 651096

Congratulations!

 

[alby]

Stunning!

 

[BeeMaa]

Beautiful rifle in an unappreciated cartridge. May you use it in good health.

What are your plans for hunting with it?

 

[93marlin]

I actually started to drool over those photos!!
I'm a sucker for smaller bore doubles.
Beautiful rifle ya got there!

 

[AZDAVE]

Looks like a very nicely appointed double!

 

[degoins]

You have caused me to lust, envy and covet......beautiful rifle!! How about some pics of it and the single together.

 

[cm76]

Beautiful rifle in an unappreciated cartridge. May you use it in good health.

What are your plans for hunting with it?

In its past life the rifle has taken a lot of water buffalo here in Australia. It would be nice to do another buff hunt at some point, but for now I will be putting together some loads and getting familiar with shooting it.
The 360 No. 2 packs a good punch, and is largely forgotten about these days

 

[cm76]

You have caused me to lust, envy and covet......beautiful rifle!! How about some pics of it and the single together.

Thanks, will do

 

[PerH]

320 grain Woodleigh was made for it originally and suit it well .

 

[gillettehunter]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Bruce

 

[analog_peninsula]

I’m absolutely green with envy.

 

[Huvius]

Great Gibbs!
I had a Greener 360No.2 double and yes, the No.2 is no slouch and largely overlooked. Good for buyers, not so good when you are looking to sell...
I used original Kynoch brass which was great other than the Berdan priming and then Bertram brass but found the Bertram to be a very different shape than my chambers so gave them a good anneal before fire forming which I did with a full power load - worked beautifully.
I also made some from 450/400 3" which needed just a little base and rim thinning.
A few years ago, Ellwood Epps (iirc) had a Gibbs Farquharson in the 360No.2 which, unfortunately, I didn't buy - don't know what the heck was wrong with me!

 

[BeeMaa]

In its past life the rifle has taken a lot of water buffalo here in Australia. It would be nice to do another buff hunt at some point, but for now I will be putting together some loads and getting familiar with shooting it.
The 360 No. 2 packs a good punch, and is largely forgotten about these days

I believe the 375H&H that was introduced just seven years later is to blame for the lack or recognition of the 360 No. 2. And the fact that the H&H was available in a magazine rifle instead of a double, meaning less expensive. Timing is everything and marketing is golden.

Still a great score for you.

 

[cm76]

Great Gibbs!
I had a Greener 360No.2 double and yes, the No.2 is no slouch and largely overlooked. Good for buyers, not so good when you are looking to sell...
I used original Kynoch brass which was great other than the Berdan priming and then Bertram brass but found the Bertram to be a very different shape than my chambers so gave them a good anneal before fire forming which I did with a full power load - worked beautifully.
I also made some from 450/400 3" which needed just a little base and rim thinning.
A few years ago, Ellwood Epps (iirc) had a Gibbs Farquharson in the 360No.2 which, unfortunately, I didn't buy - don't know what the heck was wrong with me!

Thanks Huvius. The previous owner has a supply of cases and dies which I will be receiving shortly, so that should keep me out of trouble for a while. I believe there are some 450/400 3" formed cases amongst them as well.
The Gibbs Farquharson in 360 No. 2 would have been lovely!

 

[cm76]

I believe the 375H&H that was introduced just seven years later is to blame for the lack or recognition of the 360 No. 2. And the fact that the H&H was available in a magazine rifle instead of a double, meaning less expensive. Timing is everything and marketing is golden.

Still a great score for you.

Thanks BeeMaa. Yes, timing certainly is everything. It is nice to own an odd chambering that can still be used effectively for most game.