*W. J. JEFFERY GRADE 4 (BEST) TAKE DOWN MAGAZINE RIFLE.

*W. J. JEFFERY GRADE 4 (BEST) TAKE DOWN MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 23575. Cal. 280 Jeffery. 24″ Tapered round barrel features one standing, 3 folding express sight w/ platinum lines graduated for 1, 3, and 400 yards, third folding leaf is a ladder sight to 1000 yards, mounted in a banded, soldered on base. Front sight is ramp type w/ dovetailed, caterpillar silver bead, and removable Jeffery type hood. Swivel soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. 13, King Street. St. James’s. London.” and SN “23575”. Rear of bbl is marked “Nickel Gun Barrel Steel”, “QS” logo, and “Trademark”, as well as, Birmingham nitro proofs for 280. Commercial Mauser action is finely engraved w/ beautifully executed large open scroll w/ take down screw through right side of receiver ring. Dismounting the bbl is accomplished by loosening the screw, and unscrewing the bbl. Bolt handle is commercial pear shaped w/ last four digits of Mauser action number “8144” on bolt root. Standard bottom metal is also engraved w/ matching open scroll. Nicely streaked, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered steel butt plate w/ trap, and features sling swivel, horn forend tip, and grip cap. Point pattern checkering is at about 18 LPI w/ mullered borders. Weight: 8 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and action retain 95% of their original blue, silvering at muzzle and high points. Bottom metal retains 95% of its charcoal blue. Bolt stop retains virtually all of its bright blue. Stocks retain virtually all of their original oil finish which has dulled w/ a few very light marks present. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. 280 Jeffery cartridge is the 333 cartridge necked down to 7MM. 4-37414 MGM47 (8,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1311	$10,350.00	W. J. JEFFERY GRADE 4 (BEST) TAKE DOWN MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 23575. Cal. 280 Jeffery. 24″ Tapered round barrel features one standing, 3 folding express sight w/ platinum lines graduated for 1, 3, and 400 yards, third folding leaf is a ladder sight to 1000 yards, mounted in a banded, soldered on base. Front sight is ramp type w/ dovetailed, caterpillar silver bead, and removable Jeffery type hood. Swivel soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. 13, King Street. St. James’s. London.” and SN “23575”. Rear of bbl is marked “Nickel Gun Barrel Steel”, “QS” logo, and “Trademark”, as well as, Birmingham nitro proofs for 280. Commercial Mauser action is finely engraved w/ beautifully executed large open scroll w/ take down screw through right side of receiver ring. Dismounting the bbl is accomplished by loosening the screw, and unscrewing the bbl. Bolt handle is commercial pear shaped w/ last four digits of Mauser action number “8144” on bolt root. Standard bottom metal is also engraved w/ matching open scroll. Nicely streaked, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered steel butt plate w/ trap, and features sling swivel, horn forend tip, and grip cap. Point pattern checkering is at about 18 LPI w/ mullered borders. Weight: 8 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and action retain 95% of their original blue, silvering at muzzle and high points. Bottom metal retains 95% of its charcoal blue. Bolt stop retains virtually all of its bright blue. Stocks retain virtually all of their original oil finish which has dulled w/ a few very light marks present. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. 280 Jeffery cartridge is the 333 cartridge necked down to 7MM. 4-37414 MGM47 (8,000-12,000) 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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