| buckstix |
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| 04/01/16 11:14 PM |
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WTD - Vintage 404 Jeffery bolt action rifle - not modern
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WTD - Vintage 404 Jeffery bolt action rifle - not modern made
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other original "Vintage" bolt action rifle in BIG caliber.
| bouldersmith |
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| 05/01/16 12:58 AM |
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just sold mine......
| buckstix |
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| 05/01/16 05:06 AM |
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So ... why would I want to know that?
| gryphon |
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| 05/01/16 06:19 AM |
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So ... why would I want to know that?
Because the new buyer might be scared of the recoil now and want to sell it?
| Pretorius |
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| 05/01/16 08:06 AM |
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I know of a very nice 425WR by WR, in South Africa, if you can handle the paperwork. It was 30,000 rand iirc. Favorable exchange at the mo.
Send a pm if you're interested and I'll give you an email and a name
| buckstix |
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| 05/01/16 11:19 PM |
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Hello Pretorius54bn,
thanks for the reply ...
I'm a little to old to wait that long ....
| szihn |
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| 06/01/16 01:13 PM |
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What is WTD?
| Rockdoc |
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| 06/01/16 03:34 PM |
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What is WTD?
Wanted in modern speak!
| Gundog01 |
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| 07/01/16 02:47 AM |
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There's a nice Cogswell and harrision 404 on guns international.
| buckstix |
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| 07/01/16 11:12 PM |
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Hello Gundog01,
Thanks for the reply.
I've seen that one, but I'm not a big fan of the Enfield action in that caliber. I've got 5 Custom Enfields in various Big Bore caibers, but they are a bit "clunky" and I'd like a 404 in a Mauser or similar variation with a "sleek" look.
btw - WTD = WANTED
| Gundog01 |
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| 08/01/16 12:56 AM |
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Hello Gundog01,
Thanks for the reply.
I've seen that one, but I'm not a big fan of the Enfield action in that caliber. I've got 5 Custom Enfields in various Big Bore caibers, but they are a bit "clunky" and I'd like a 404 in a Mauser or similar variation with a "sleek" look.
btw - WTD = WANTED
That is a clunky looking gun, good point. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
| buckstix |
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| 15/01/16 12:21 PM |
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Hello Gundog01
Thanks for the reply.
I'm not exactly sure how to describe what I want, beyond Vintage 404 Jeffery. But when the right one comes along, I'll know it when I see it.
| Huvius |
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| 16/01/16 12:36 AM |
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Here is a nice one on a Magnum length square bridge.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100649961
| buckstix |
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| 16/01/16 02:30 AM |
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Hello Huvius,
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, its nice all right. I saw it when it was listed.
But its on the high $$ side, and out of Country. The additional import cost, shipping costs, tarrifs, and red-tape involved - well, that's too much for me. I'm getting too old for those unknowns.
| xausa |
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| 16/01/16 02:52 AM |
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Helmut,
This is not exactly what you had in mind, but Oh, my! http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5766654
It is a .404 built on a ZG47 action, which many, including me, think is the highest development of the Mauser design. Moreover, the only real fault of the action, the backwards safety, has been corrected. The German description may be beyond your language capability, but Google may be able to give you a rough translation. Otherwise, I can clear up any questions you have.
| buckstix |
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| 16/01/16 12:24 PM |
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Hello xausa,
Thanks for the reply.
I'd be a buyer for this one "if" it were in this country. I'm afraid the time and money to get it here would be more that I would want. It sure has the lines and the condition that apeal to me.
Any suggestions on how to get it here?
| buckstix |
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| 21/01/16 11:40 PM |
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SEARCH IS OVER - I've found a Vintage 404 Jeffery Rifle
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I've located a Vintage Cogswell & Harrison in 404 Jeffery and moved the information over to "Big Bore Rifles" forum.
| Ash |
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| 22/01/16 04:03 PM |
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Wouldnt that be an Enfield action?
| buckstix |
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| 22/01/16 07:35 PM |
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Hello Ash,
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, a P-17 Military Enfield that Cogswell & Harrison transformed into a Commercial Sporter.
| xausa |
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| 22/01/16 11:05 PM |
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First M1917 I've ever seen with a thumb cut. (There's no such thing as a P-17 Enfield.) I wonder what else C&H did to it. Cocking on opening? Custom trigger? Looks like custom bottom metal.
| buckstix |
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| 23/01/16 12:15 AM |
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Hello xausa.
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, M1917. Its still "cock on close" and the bottom metal is custom and made of aluminum.
I've had a few people tell me that "cock on close" was preferred by many Dangerous Game Hunters because working the bolt while the rifle was shouldered, required less muscle force than trying to "lift" the bolt from that position. Especially with rifles like the M1917 because of the heavy firing pin springs and the forge required to open the action. They say that lifting the bolt against the cocking force with the arm outstretched was awkward and slower that the "easy" lift and ejection of the spent cartridge, and then the natural "push" feed and "cock" as the rifle was aimed for a follow-up shot.
Since I have M1917s with both systems, I'll have to test that someday to see what I think.
I've got lots of posts out looking for someone that might have info on the production date based on the serial number 634xx. I've also contacted Cogswell & Harrison direct, but no response yet. From forum members I've heard everthing from 1920 - 1960, but nothing definite.