*W. J. JEFFERY SIDE SAFETY FARQUHARSON FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL INTEGRAL RIB.

SN 9143. (1899) Cal. .400/ .350 Nitro express. 26″ Bbl has unusual integral full length matted rib with central and rear portions milled away at sides, leaving wide area as rear sight base, which is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight, and front base with silver bead. Right rear of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .350 express, 43 grains cordite and 310 grain bullet. Farquharson action with long safety lever on right side (SAFE engraved), is engraved with Jeffery name and address in circular belt on left side, with “London” and SN at center. Lyman (usually factory) tang sight is installed. Lightly figured tropical hardwood straight grip buttstock (factory records indicate orig stock was straight grip) measures 14-3/8″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye, matching that on bottom of bbl, is on toe line. Matching swept forend with horn tip, attaches to bbl with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon. Removal of forend reveals SN on bottom of bbl, and face of frame stamped “PD” and with SN. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Copy of factory ledger indicating that this rifle was made with “barrel solid shaped rib” and “straight grip”. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain traces of what may be their orig finish, mostly pewter gray to brown with some light pitting. Replacement stocks retain most of their finish, checkering lightly worn. Bore is fine, with some light frosting. Action is smooth. This rifle is pictured and described on pp. 130 – 131 of BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOL. 3 by Walt Winfer. 4-45848 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2480

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2480	$4,887.50	W. J. JEFFERY SIDE SAFETY FARQUHARSON FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL INTEGRAL RIB. SN 9143. (1899) Cal. .400/ .350 Nitro express. 26″ Bbl has unusual integral full length matted rib with central and rear portions milled away at sides, leaving wide area as rear sight base, which is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight, and front base with silver bead. Right rear of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .350 express, 43 grains cordite and 310 grain bullet. Farquharson action with long safety lever on right side (SAFE engraved), is engraved with Jeffery name and address in circular belt on left side, with “London” and SN at center. Lyman (usually factory) tang sight is installed. Lightly figured tropical hardwood straight grip buttstock (factory records indicate orig stock was straight grip) measures 14-3/8″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye, matching that on bottom of bbl, is on toe line. Matching swept forend with horn tip, attaches to bbl with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon. Removal of forend reveals SN on bottom of bbl, and face of frame stamped “PD” and with SN. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Copy of factory ledger indicating that this rifle was made with “barrel solid shaped rib” and “straight grip”. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain traces of what may be their orig finish, mostly pewter gray to brown with some light pitting. Replacement stocks retain most of their finish, checkering lightly worn. Bore is fine, with some light frosting. Action is smooth. This rifle is pictured and described on pp. 130 – 131 of BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOL. 3 by Walt Winfer. 4-45848 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2480 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*W. J. JEFFERY SIDE SAFETY FARQUHARSON FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL INTEGRAL RIB.