GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
EXTREMELY RARE W. J. JEFFREY GRADE 3 MINIATURE FARQUHARSON RIFLE. W.J. JEFFREY MINIATURE FARQUHARSON 16501 22LR MODERN (ca 1910) Cal. 22 Long Rifle. (Lined from 380 Rook ?) 25-1/2" Ovate to round bbl has had front portion of top turned away forming a matted quarter rib holding a folding military type ladder sight. Rear portion of rib has been milled for dovetail. Small steel bead is in matching front ramp. Case hardened miniature Farquharson action has pivoting safety lever on right side and sides are near fully engraved with large shaded open scroll. Left side has Jeffrey name and address in circular belt around "London" and SN. Plain and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over partially checkered wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim forend has horn tip and is screwed to bbl. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8", drop at comb: approx 2-1/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, retaining nearly all very fine restored metal finishes, engraving very slightly softened. Wood retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with a few subsequent marks. Wood is somewhat below metal at grip. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES volume 3 estimates that as few as ten of these rifles were produced by Jeffrey. 51693-10 MGM97 (2,000-3,000)