mckinney
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http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...7&saletype=
This rifle is described as having "Gew 98" action, but it looks very much commercial magnum mauser SSB to me. Am I mistaken?
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Igorrock
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Yes, single square bridge action is very "uncommon" in Gew 98.... 
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Huvius
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Definitely a commercial square bridge but I have a hard time (still) in telling if it is a magnum length or standard length action.
I am leaning toward this being a standard length action just by the amount of wall the thumb cut takes up. It is difficult to tell with no crossbolt visible.
Would be a great rifle in the estimate range.
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Igorrock
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According to Jon Speed´s book this is later version of Jeffery`s .333 rifle with magnum action. Four-round magazine box with push-button floorplate is good attribute.
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NitroX
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Sale A0614 Lot 1104
EX SMALL ARMS CORPS WEAPONS COLLECTION
W.J. JEFFERY & CO.
A .333 JEFFERY NITRO EXPRESS BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 28135, ref. no. 1044,
24in. nitro barrel (bluing worn) with block-mounted bead fore-sight, barrel engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 26. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'. LONDON. 28135', matt sighting rib with folding leaf sights engraved '1', '2', '3', '4' and '5', stippled receiver ring, Gew 98 Mauser action (with thumb cutout), hinged floorplate, figured pistolgrip stock with horn fore-end tip and pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including chequered steel buttplate (with trap), complete with its Small Arms School Corps collection identification tag
Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
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Edited by NitroX (09/05/14 04:27 PM)
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