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Gustav Genschow Clam Shell action double rifle 404 Jeffery
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"Bombay Armoury" Gustav Genschow Clam Shell action double rifle in 404 Jeffery.
Owned by Anthony G, he is looking for more information on the rifle. I have some comments recorded.
Clam shell action
Chambered in .404 Jeffery rimless
Express sight leaves in 100 to 500 yards (or metres?)
Made Specially for the Bombay Armoury
It appears the Bombay Armoury was a prominent gun shop in India in the 1930's and one of two main Rigby importers and dealers. The major importer being Mantons.
Chamered in .404 Jeffery
Made in Germany
Nice engraving.
12/27 = December 1927 ?
26 grms = 401 grs projectile
73 mm = case length
10.4mm = presumably 10.75mm ???
A couple of suggested references sincluded for future reference.
