Gibbs rifles

DK76 · 06-29-2003, 12:59 PM

I am having a hard time tracking down and of the Gibbs rifles. Does any one know one can order one of their No. 7 jungle carbine re-makes or their new 45-70 Summit?

wuzzagrunt · 06-29-2003, 06:24 PM

Gibbs Summit and other sporting rifles and military remakes are sold through a network of distributors. Their website states that you can't order directly but must buy from one of their distributors. If you are not near one of their authorized retailers you can have your local dealer order one from them.

vonotterskull · 07-01-2003, 10:24 AM

Hey DK76. Those Gibbs rifles look sweet. I've heard of problems with the 45-70 Summit rifle. Mostly it coming apart and screws falling out of it. Make sure whoever you buy it from has a good return policy. I saw a Gibbs at a gun show here lately, it looked like one of the Quest 3 Extreme carbines, and it looked solid. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

DK76 · 07-05-2003, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the responses. A couple of the local shops could not find any Gibbs rifles through their distributers, but I did see that SOG has the Quest I, II, and III carbines. I may pick up one of the Quest II's in 308 soon. If I do I'll report on it. I read other posts on the problems that the Summits are having and that is making me shy away from getting one of those. People are reporting magazine feeding problems as well with the 45-70 chambered rifles. That is a shame. Having a handy 45-70 in a fast bolt action like the Enfield would be neat.

the major · 07-09-2003, 06:40 PM

I have the QUEST EXTREAM in .303. Great little rifle, no problems and plenty accurate for receiver sighted rifle.

DK76 · 08-17-2003, 07:57 PM

I finally got a Gibbs .303 Quest Carbine. I had a local dealer order one from SOG. My cost was $200. The rifle was finished well with a nice deep bluing. The new stock was very attractive and the barrel appeared in good shape. All in all a great and new looking rifle for $200. Unfortunately I was only able to fire it once. I was using factory S&B ammo. The case completely seperated. An apparent headspacing problem. I called Gibbs and they said to send it to them and they would correct the problem.

1952Sniper · 08-18-2003, 08:05 AM

I'm glad they're going to fix it for you, but.......

That's very disappointing. That signifies to me that they have some quality issues. That completely changes my mind about buying one.

Thanks for posting that.

DK76 · 08-23-2003, 07:05 PM

I sent my bad Quest Carbine out Monday afternoon. Thursday morning I received a package from Gibbs. Inside was an invoice with a written message that stated, "bad barrel on previous rifle. Gun replaced." My new .303 Quest Carbine functions properly, shoots well, and is even better looking than the first. Although I was upset over getting a bum rifle I can not complain about the speedy replacement. I'm sure everyone sends out a bad rifle from time to time. I was very pleased with Gibb's customer service. Now I just need a good mount and 4x scope. Anyone know of any good, solid non-gunsmithing mounts for a .303 Enfield?

08-24-2003, 12:15 AM

I would be interested in the 45-70 if they get the bugs worked out.

frhunter13 · 07-08-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vonotterskull

Hey DK76. Those Gibbs rifles look sweet. I've heard of problems with the 45-70 Summit rifle. Mostly it coming apart and screws falling out of it. Make sure whoever you buy it from has a good return policy. I saw a Gibbs at a gun show here lately, it looked like one of the Quest 3 Extreme carbines, and it looked solid. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

I have a Gibbs Summit 45 70 that I have fired with the hottest loads I can find published, repeatedly. Who told you it comes apart? You should verify such statements before making them. This is a solid rifle, very utilitarian. It posts 1 MOA with many of the loads I have shot and has bruised my shoulder more than once. I do recommend a high quality gel rubber type but pad.

frhunter13 · 07-08-2012, 08:27 PM

XP100 · 07-08-2012, 08:28 PM

I have one of the earliest 45/70's with hand checkered stock and match grade barrel. It shoots extremely well and it does have some serious recoil with hot loads. Never a problem with it.

RJay · 07-08-2012, 09:51 PM

Well, if after nine years, if they are still having problems they should take it back

vonotterskull · 07-20-2012, 01:53 PM

Here is one page from 2003 describing some of the issues with Gibbs.
http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i...p/t-30718.html
Oh and another,, http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i...p/t-27973.html
If I thought I would have been called out 9 years later I would have saved the weblinks. Maybe I should have taken a pic of the one I saw at the gunshow 9 years ago to back up my statement "they look solid". From what I've read, some people have had good experiences with them and some have had bad ones. "You take the good you take the bad you take them both and there you have the facts of life."

06-29-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
DK76 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 61	Gibbs rifles I am having a hard time tracking down and of the Gibbs rifles. Does any one know one can order one of their No. 7 jungle carbine re-makes or their new 45-70 Summit? -->

07-05-2003, 11:39 AM	#4
DK76 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 61	Gibbs rifles Thanks for the responses. A couple of the local shops could not find any Gibbs rifles through their distributers, but I did see that SOG has the Quest I, II, and III carbines. I may pick up one of the Quest II's in 308 soon. If I do I'll report on it. I read other posts on the problems that the Summits are having and that is making me shy away from getting one of those. People are reporting magazine feeding problems as well with the 45-70 chambered rifles. That is a shame. Having a handy 45-70 in a fast bolt action like the Enfield would be neat.

07-09-2003, 06:40 PM	#5
the major Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WYOMING, USA!! Posts: 14	I have the QUEST EXTREAM in .303. Great little rifle, no problems and plenty accurate for receiver sighted rifle. __________________ SEMPER FI MAC, SEMPER FI!!

08-17-2003, 07:57 PM	#6
DK76 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 61	303 carbine I finally got a Gibbs .303 Quest Carbine. I had a local dealer order one from SOG. My cost was $200. The rifle was finished well with a nice deep bluing. The new stock was very attractive and the barrel appeared in good shape. All in all a great and new looking rifle for $200. Unfortunately I was only able to fire it once. I was using factory S&B ammo. The case completely seperated. An apparent headspacing problem. I called Gibbs and they said to send it to them and they would correct the problem.

08-23-2003, 07:05 PM	#8
DK76 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 61	New Carbine I sent my bad Quest Carbine out Monday afternoon. Thursday morning I received a package from Gibbs. Inside was an invoice with a written message that stated, "bad barrel on previous rifle. Gun replaced." My new .303 Quest Carbine functions properly, shoots well, and is even better looking than the first. Although I was upset over getting a bum rifle I can not complain about the speedy replacement. I'm sure everyone sends out a bad rifle from time to time. I was very pleased with Gibb's customer service. Now I just need a good mount and 4x scope. Anyone know of any good, solid non-gunsmithing mounts for a .303 Enfield?

06-29-2003, 06:24 PM	#2
wuzzagrunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 369	Gibbs Summit and other sporting rifles and military remakes are sold through a network of distributors. Their website states that you can't order directly but must buy from one of their distributors. If you are not near one of their authorized retailers you can have your local dealer order one from them.

07-01-2003, 10:24 AM	#3
vonotterskull V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 86	Hey DK76. Those Gibbs rifles look sweet. I've heard of problems with the 45-70 Summit rifle. Mostly it coming apart and screws falling out of it. Make sure whoever you buy it from has a good return policy. I saw a Gibbs at a gun show here lately, it looked like one of the Quest 3 Extreme carbines, and it looked solid. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

08-18-2003, 08:05 AM	#7
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	I'm glad they're going to fix it for you, but....... That's very disappointing. That signifies to me that they have some quality issues. That completely changes my mind about buying one. Thanks for posting that.

08-24-2003, 12:15 AM	#9
warpig Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	I would be interested in the 45-70 if they get the bugs worked out.

07-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#11
frhunter13 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Gibbs rifles x Last edited by frhunter13; 07-08-2012 at 08:29 PM.. Reason: Repeat sorry. Please delete.

07-08-2012, 08:28 PM	#12
XP100 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 74	Re: Gibbs rifles I have one of the earliest 45/70's with hand checkered stock and match grade barrel. It shoots extremely well and it does have some serious recoil with hot loads. Never a problem with it.

07-08-2012, 09:51 PM	#13
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: Gibbs rifles Well, if after nine years, if they are still having problems they should take it back __________________ RonJames

07-20-2012, 01:53 PM	#14
vonotterskull V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 86	Re: Gibbs rifles Here is one page from 2003 describing some of the issues with Gibbs. http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i...p/t-30718.html Oh and another,, http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i...p/t-27973.html If I thought I would have been called out 9 years later I would have saved the weblinks. Maybe I should have taken a pic of the one I saw at the gunshow 9 years ago to back up my statement "they look solid". From what I've read, some people have had good experiences with them and some have had bad ones. "You take the good you take the bad you take them both and there you have the facts of life."