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1367
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$2,301.00
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*W. J. JEFFERY & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR 2″ LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 39660. (ca 1950) Cal. 12 ga. 2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with “W. J. Jeffery” and Golden Square address on tops. Narrow “Churchill” rib is inlaid in gold “For 2 inch case only”. Bottom of bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2″ chambers and 1-1/8 oz of shot. Scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage English scroll, with “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd.” in ribands on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silvers-type buttplate and 7/8″ wood extension (13″ over original wood). Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain 60% of older re-blue, silvered at muzzles, and thinning overall. Action retains 60 – 70% of an older case hardened re-color, engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil re-finish over numerous marks and minor dents. Checkering has been re-cut. Bores are very fine, with light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. This lightweight fast handling gun was obviously someones long time favorite, as it shows many years of use and continued maintenance. Two inch guns by all makers are relatively scarce and sought after. 4-42309 MGM33 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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. |