Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 41:
Description
W JEFFERY
A 12-BORE DAMASCUS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SHOTGUN Ser No 1798
Butt absent, chequered semi-pistol grip and forend. Tapered rib engraved ‘W.J. JEFFERY & Co. 60 QUEEN VICTOR STREET. LONDON. E.C.’. Scooped back action, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action engraved with bouquets and extensive acanthus scrolling.
Weight 6lb 7oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke SIL, 1/4, Barrels 30", Pull 13 5/8", OAL 45 1/2"
Proof 18.7, 18.8 (Reproofed 91)
Readings 18.72, 18.78
Walls 25, 24
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
M - C, F - C-, W - C-. Finish thinned with light pitting to barrels, engraving softened. Stock refinished with butt plate absent.
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