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Lot #399

Lot 398: W.J. Jeffery Retailed Steyr 6.5mm Mannlicher Bolt Magazine Rifle

Fine W.J. Jeffery Retailed Steyr 6.5mm Mannlicher Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 398: W.J. Jeffery Retailed Steyr 6.5mm Mannlicher Bolt Magazine Rifle

Fine W.J. Jeffery Retailed Steyr 6.5mm Mannlicher Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Fine W.J. Jeffery Retailed Steyr 6.5mm Mannlicher Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1897
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 25 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1964
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

With blued round barrel signed “SIGHTED & FINISHED BY / W.J. JEFFERY & CO. 13 KING ST. / ST. JAMES’S LONDON” and with block mounted bead front sight and block mounted blued rear sight of three folding notch leaf sights graduated “1”, “2” and “3” (for 100 to 300 yards) and each with platinum inlaid center line. The left side of the barrel with Birmingham nitro proof marks for “MAX.M 37 GR.S RIFLEITE”. Blued receiver marked “STEYR 1897” on the sidewall and blued magazine housing and trigger guard. 14 inch straight-hand stock with dark horn heel plate and forearm cap.

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