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Lot #1381

Lot 1380: Engraved W.J. Jeffery & Co. Takedown Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Engraved W.J. Jeffery & Co. Grade 4 Best Quality Takedown Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2020

Lot 1380: Engraved W.J. Jeffery & Co. Takedown Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Engraved W.J. Jeffery & Co. Grade 4 Best Quality Takedown Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved W.J. Jeffery & Co. Grade 4 Best Quality Takedown Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Jeffery W J & Co Ltd
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 333 Jeffery Flanged
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2422
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 285
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Features ramped beaded blade front and five leaf (one standing, four folding) express notch rear sights graduated from "1" to "5" with platinum inlaid center lines on each leaf, barrel marked "W.J. JEFFERY & Co. Ltd. 13. KING STREET St. JAMES'. LONDON. 23551", standard Birmingham nitro proofs on the right side of the barrel at the breech, "NICKEL GUN BARREL STEEL/Q.S./TRADEMARK" marking on top of the barrel at the breech, followed by a spray of light scroll engraving. The Mauser action features broad leafy scroll engraving with matching engraved thumbscrew, matching engraving on the floorplate and trigger guard, and German proofs on the bolt components. Checkered walnut takedown stock with horn forend tip and grip cap, and checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 80% thinning period refinished blue remaining, areas of visible mild brown patina, high point and edge wear, well defined engraving, and mottled gray/brown patinated band around the muzzle. The wood is also fine with mostly crisp checkering, scattered small dings, and bruises, and oxidized patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.



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