*W.J. JEFFERY BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 28237. (ca 1938) Cal. .22 LR. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl with silver bead front, and one standing, two folding leaf rear sight dovetailed through top flat, is stippled on flat behind rear sight, and also fitted with Parker Hale scope bases. Top flat in front of rear sight is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co Ltd. 9, Golden Square, London, W.1.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 22L. Spring loaded ejector system is mounted in bbl flats. Small boxlock top lever action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and bushed striker. Action is engraved with 40% coverage well cut scroll and has “W J Jeffery & Co Ltd.” engraved on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, trigger guard, and trigger plate are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over blued steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching small splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Weaver Model 330 scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Parker Hale rings, and has leather lens covers and leather carrying case. Rifle is housed in brown canvas covered case with leather trim, lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains small horn striker block, dusting brush, round plated striker bottle, and an old leather front sight protector. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbl retains essentially all of a high quality re-blue. Action is worn to silver gray. Top lever, floorplate, trigger guard, and trigger plate retain essentially all of a re-blue, engraving still clear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted. Action is slightly loose. Ejector is strong. Scope is very fine with some scratches and marks on exterior. Optics slightly cloudy. Leather accessories are fine. Case cloth is very fine, lightly faded with some rubs. Leather trim is deteriorating, with some patches missing. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage and rubs. Accessories are excellent, except muzzle protector which is very good. 4-53710 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2487

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
	2487	$6,325.00	W.J. JEFFERY BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 28237. (ca 1938) Cal. .22 LR. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl with silver bead front, and one standing, two folding leaf rear sight dovetailed through top flat, is stippled on flat behind rear sight, and also fitted with Parker Hale scope bases. Top flat in front of rear sight is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co Ltd. 9, Golden Square, London, W.1.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 22L. Spring loaded ejector system is mounted in bbl flats. Small boxlock top lever action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and bushed striker. Action is engraved with 40% coverage well cut scroll and has “W J Jeffery & Co Ltd.” engraved on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, trigger guard, and trigger plate are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over blued steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching small splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Weaver Model 330 scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Parker Hale rings, and has leather lens covers and leather carrying case. Rifle is housed in brown canvas covered case with leather trim, lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains small horn striker block, dusting brush, round plated striker bottle, and an old leather front sight protector. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbl retains essentially all of a high quality re-blue. Action is worn to silver gray. Top lever, floorplate, trigger guard, and trigger plate retain essentially all of a re-blue, engraving still clear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted. Action is slightly loose. Ejector is strong. Scope is very fine with some scratches and marks on exterior. Optics slightly cloudy. Leather accessories are fine. Case cloth is very fine, lightly faded with some rubs. Leather trim is deteriorating, with some patches missing. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage and rubs. Accessories are excellent, except muzzle protector which is very good. 4-53710 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2487 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 BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.