*W. J. JEFFERY FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVING.

*W. J. JEFFERY FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVING. SN 16425. Cal. 577 3″ Nitro. This rifle is built on what Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, VOL. 3, describes as a Jeffery no. 4 action. He says he has only been able to obtain details on two of these actions. This particular action came from Jeffery Rifle number 16425, and was produced in 1904. Its history over the years is well documented, as it has been photographed and described in many magazine articles. It started life as a 450 3-1/4″ and has since been re-barreled a number of times. Present 25″ round barrel has one standing, 3 folding express sight, dovetailed into an elliptical block, and banded front w/ silver bead. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Consignor states that the bbl, sights, and associated work was fitted by noted gunsmith, Alfred Gallifant, and coordinated by Paul Hodgins. It is marked “.577 – 3 Inch NE” on top at rear. Action has been beautifully engraved over its entire surface by famed engraver Arnold Griebel, and pictured in the first GUN DIGEST TREASURY, and originally under gun engraving in the 1956 GUN DIGEST. This rifle is also pictured in Jonathan Kirton’s THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING RIFLE from 1865. Right side of the action features open flowing shaded acanthus scroll w/ relief scene of dogs worrying rabbits. Left side depicts a lion about to pounce on an antelope in jungle environment. Operating lever has gold inlaid vignette of falcon stooping onto hapless duck, flying over a marsh. Remainder of action is in-filled w/ matching acanthus scroll. This action features a safety button mounted on right side of trigger guard, which is unique as far as all writers chronicling single shot rifles are concerned. Beautifully streaked and nicely figured French walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over very fine leather covered pad, and features a very well shaped shadow line cheek piece, and approx 22 LPI borderless checkering. Buttstock also has checkered steel grip cap and sling eye. Full forend is attached to bbl w/ 2 screws, features an ebony tip, and finely executed point pattern checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs 8oz. PROVENANCE: Cover letter from consignor, copies of articles in Gun Digest, and page from Kirton. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains virtually all of its high polish rust blue. Action retains most of its blue, pleasingly silvering on high points. Stocks retain most of their oil finish, somewhat dull on buttstock. Checkering is sharp and clean. There is an area of repair through grip. Action is tight. Lever slightly loose. Bore, bright and shiny, appears test fired only. Superb big bore rifle with lots of history. 4-37711 MGM66 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1243	$0.00	W. J. JEFFERY FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVING. SN 16425. Cal. 577 3″ Nitro. This rifle is built on what Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, VOL. 3, describes as a Jeffery no. 4 action. He says he has only been able to obtain details on two of these actions. This particular action came from Jeffery Rifle number 16425, and was produced in 1904. Its history over the years is well documented, as it has been photographed and described in many magazine articles. It started life as a 450 3-1/4″ and has since been re-barreled a number of times. Present 25″ round barrel has one standing, 3 folding express sight, dovetailed into an elliptical block, and banded front w/ silver bead. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Consignor states that the bbl, sights, and associated work was fitted by noted gunsmith, Alfred Gallifant, and coordinated by Paul Hodgins. It is marked “.577 – 3 Inch NE” on top at rear. Action has been beautifully engraved over its entire surface by famed engraver Arnold Griebel, and pictured in the first GUN DIGEST TREASURY, and originally under gun engraving in the 1956 GUN DIGEST. This rifle is also pictured in Jonathan Kirton’s THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING RIFLE from 1865. Right side of the action features open flowing shaded acanthus scroll w/ relief scene of dogs worrying rabbits. Left side depicts a lion about to pounce on an antelope in jungle environment. Operating lever has gold inlaid vignette of falcon stooping onto hapless duck, flying over a marsh. Remainder of action is in-filled w/ matching acanthus scroll. This action features a safety button mounted on right side of trigger guard, which is unique as far as all writers chronicling single shot rifles are concerned. Beautifully streaked and nicely figured French walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over very fine leather covered pad, and features a very well shaped shadow line cheek piece, and approx 22 LPI borderless checkering. Buttstock also has checkered steel grip cap and sling eye. Full forend is attached to bbl w/ 2 screws, features an ebony tip, and finely executed point pattern checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs 8oz. PROVENANCE: Cover letter from consignor, copies of articles in Gun Digest, and page from Kirton. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains virtually all of its high polish rust blue. Action retains most of its blue, pleasingly silvering on high points. Stocks retain most of their oil finish, somewhat dull on buttstock. Checkering is sharp and clean. There is an area of repair through grip. Action is tight. Lever slightly loose. Bore, bright and shiny, appears test fired only. Superb big bore rifle with lots of history. 4-37711 MGM66 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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