*W. J. JEFFERY TAKEDOWN MAUSER MAGAZINE RIFLE.

*W. J. JEFFERY TAKEDOWN MAUSER MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 27996. (ca 1926) Cal. .333 Jeffery. 24″ Classically shaped round tapered bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd. 26, Bury Street. St. James’, London.” and SN, along with “Nickel Gun Barrel Steel” and “QS” “Trademark” on top in front of three leaf express rear sight in island base. Rear bbl boss is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .333, and engraved “Made Expressly For Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York.” Ivory bead long front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into short ramped base fitted with Jeffery’s sight protector. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length Mauser 98 action has turned down bolt handle with round knob, and is marked “Gew. 98.” on sidewall. Action is fitted with Jeffery type knurled takedown screw on right side. When loosened, bbl can be unscrewed. Bottom metal is of slightly re-shaped military type with lock screws. Action and bottom metal are engraved in Jeffery’s classic grade 2 style with large emergent scrolled acanthus on receiver ring, with interlocking foliate scroll with acanthus finials on floorplate. A Lyman 35 sight has been fitted to bolt stop. This was undoubtedly fitted when rifle was new, as all leaves of express rear sight fold flat. Lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered steel trap buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, horn forend tip, plain horn grip cap and G & H type sling eye on toe line. Butt and forepiece are protected by steel plates as part of takedown system. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl and action re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue over some light pitting. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be their orig nitre blue, silvered slightly on edges of floorplate and trigger guard bow. Extractor retains most of what appears to be its orig temper blue. Stock retains most of what appear to be its orig rubbed oil finish worn through at normal carry points and at grip, with a number of light handling marks and dings. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling throughout. Action is crisp. The .333 Jeffery was highly regarded in Africa as a medium to heavy game rifle because of its deep penetration due to the great sectional density of the 300 grain bullet. The .333 OKH Wildcat was developed to duplicate its ballistics. 4-46767 MGM213 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2351	$0.00	W. J. JEFFERY TAKEDOWN MAUSER MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 27996. (ca 1926) Cal. .333 Jeffery. 24″ Classically shaped round tapered bbl is engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd. 26, Bury Street. St. James’, London.” and SN, along with “Nickel Gun Barrel Steel” and “QS” “Trademark” on top in front of three leaf express rear sight in island base. Rear bbl boss is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .333, and engraved “Made Expressly For Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York.” Ivory bead long front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into short ramped base fitted with Jeffery’s sight protector. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length Mauser 98 action has turned down bolt handle with round knob, and is marked “Gew. 98.” on sidewall. Action is fitted with Jeffery type knurled takedown screw on right side. When loosened, bbl can be unscrewed. Bottom metal is of slightly re-shaped military type with lock screws. Action and bottom metal are engraved in Jeffery’s classic grade 2 style with large emergent scrolled acanthus on receiver ring, with interlocking foliate scroll with acanthus finials on floorplate. A Lyman 35 sight has been fitted to bolt stop. This was undoubtedly fitted when rifle was new, as all leaves of express rear sight fold flat. Lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered steel trap buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, horn forend tip, plain horn grip cap and G & H type sling eye on toe line. Butt and forepiece are protected by steel plates as part of takedown system. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl and action re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue over some light pitting. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be their orig nitre blue, silvered slightly on edges of floorplate and trigger guard bow. Extractor retains most of what appears to be its orig temper blue. Stock retains most of what appear to be its orig rubbed oil finish worn through at normal carry points and at grip, with a number of light handling marks and dings. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling throughout. Action is crisp. The .333 Jeffery was highly regarded in Africa as a medium to heavy game rifle because of its deep penetration due to the great sectional density of the 300 grain bullet. The .333 OKH Wildcat was developed to duplicate its ballistics. 4-46767 MGM213 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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