Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 10:
Description
LINCOLN JEFFRIES
A 12 BORE BOX LOCK NON EJECTOR PIGEON Ser No 3514
Ribbed ebonite butt plate, chequered straight grip and fore-end. Broad rib with machine finish, engraved "LINCOLN JEFFRIES, 140, STEELHOUSE LANE, BIRMINGHAM", delicate scroll edging to breech end, stamped "SLEEVED". Hold open top lever, automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. The action and fences widely engraved with acanthus scrolling, "LINCOLN JEFFRIES" mounted on scrolls to the sides.
Weight 7lb 9oz, Chambers 2 3/4", Choke imp, imp, Barrels 29 7/8", Pull 14 1/4", OAL 46"
Proof .729
Readings .734 .735
Walls 31 21
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
M - B/C, F - C, W - C- Light localised wear to finish to barrels, the action bright, the engraving sharp, a shallow dent to left hand side of action. The stock pleasing but has undergone some work, the chequering needing reworking too. Obvious dent to upper side wrist.
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