| eagle27 |
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| 01/03/13 04:29 PM |
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Re: 1905 Jeffery 404
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I recently came across a very early 404 Jeffery made in 1905 that was built on a standard M-98 action. The rifle weighs under 8 1/2 pounds and the action had the sides of the receiver cut out and the front and rear of the action opened to accept the larger 404 round. Even without any additional recoil lugs or cross bolts the stock is solid.
A very nice rifle to own steeped in history I bet.
I am surprised how much has been taken out of the action on top to fit the cartridge to the standard M98 Mauser action. The charging hump wings and action rear have been milled off to the extent of exposing the rear of the extractor. I have been led to believe that there were two lengths of extractor used although I do not know if this is true. Quite sizable milling has been done on the rear face of the receiver ring which of course is the backing for the top locking lug recess. Some of the Oberndorf Sporting Mausers in 30.06 calibre had a small notch in the receiver ring to give clearance to the bullet nose but certainly nowhere near aggressive as shown in the photos of this rifle.
My own Mauser standard M98 opened up for the .404 cartridge appears to have had very little modification to the receiver ring or the charging hump, which would still accommodate charging clips. Most of the opening up on mine has been to the feed ramp and magazine box and the guide rails don't seemed to have been touched much either.
Would be interested to see a photo into the magazine with the bolt open on the 1905 model to see what has been opened up below.