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Lot 3578: W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle

W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 3" Nitro Express Caliber with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3578: W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle

W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 3" Nitro Express Caliber with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 3" Nitro Express Caliber with Case

Manufacturer: Jeffery W J & Co Ltd
Model: Double-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 400 express
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1656
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 245
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued chopper lump steel barrels with doll's head extension and ramped beaded blade front and four-leaf (one standing, three folding) rear express sights on the concave, matte rib barrel marked "W.J. JEFFERY & Co./13 KING STREET St. JAMES St. LONDON S.W.", and Birmingham nitro proofs and "CORDITE 55gr. BALL 400 gr. MAX" markings on the flats. The casehardened box lock action has removable firing pin disks and standard maker's marks on the sides. Standard proofs and matching serial numbers. With dual triggers and automatic sliding tang safety. Checkered forearm with Anson latch and pistol grip stock with casehardened steel grip cap, sling eyes on the stock and barrels, and solid recoil pad. With canvas and leather travel case with Purdey's interior label, sling, and small tools. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 10 lbs. 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine as professionally refurbished with 99% of the current blue finish on the barrels, some traces of light pitting under the blue, mild handling marks, and slightly light barrel markings. The action has a coat of protective varnish applied with 75% vibrant original case colors, edge wear, and some mixed gray patina. The wood is also fine with crisp freshened checkering, scattered small dings, and a small visible repair on the left side near the butt. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with mild storage marks.



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