*W. J. JEFFERY THREE SHOT .404 MAUSER RIFLE.

SN 40122. (1950) Cal. .404 Jeffery. 24″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co Ltd 9. Golden Square. London. W.1.” on top. Rear portion is fitted with island base holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead is in large island front base. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite and 400 grain bullet are on bbl shank. Military Model 98 Mauser action has had receiver ring stippled, and bottom opened up to accept .404 cartridge. Military bolt knob and shroud have been retained, as well as bottom metal with SN engraved on shaped and thinned trigger guard bow. Lightly marbled and attractively flame figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over brown open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Stock features horn tip, point pattern checkering at forend and grip, with a sling eye on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain most of their orig finish with considerable silvering from normal carrying and use. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over numerous marks and with a number of subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bore is very fine with strong rifling throughout, and lightly frosted. Action is smooth. A good working rifle in what many consider to be the best all around African cartridge. 4-45903 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2495

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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
	2495	$9,775.00	W. J. JEFFERY THREE SHOT .404 MAUSER RIFLE. SN 40122. (1950) Cal. .404 Jeffery. 24″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co Ltd 9. Golden Square. London. W.1.” on top. Rear portion is fitted with island base holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead is in large island front base. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite and 400 grain bullet are on bbl shank. Military Model 98 Mauser action has had receiver ring stippled, and bottom opened up to accept .404 cartridge. Military bolt knob and shroud have been retained, as well as bottom metal with SN engraved on shaped and thinned trigger guard bow. Lightly marbled and attractively flame figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over brown open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Stock features horn tip, point pattern checkering at forend and grip, with a sling eye on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain most of their orig finish with considerable silvering from normal carrying and use. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over numerous marks and with a number of subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bore is very fine with strong rifling throughout, and lightly frosted. Action is smooth. A good working rifle in what many consider to be the best all around African cartridge. 4-45903 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2495 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 THREE SHOT .404 MAUSER RIFLE.