I am quite sure that many a sporting rifle collector can put 2 of the 3 classic W. J. Jeffery safari rifles on a table but not many out there can make up the whole set to include the mighty .500J! Jeffery only made a handful of these rifles pre war, I believe in the region of 23!
This complete set above are all built on Magnum Mauser actions and are the No. 1 Model as detailed below.
These rifles, along with some other new items will be going on our used gun website within the next few days.
Gary Duffey on November 4, 2015 at 7:45 pm
I am assuming (l-r) a .333J with the G&H sidemount and the Lyman receiver sight, a ,404J with qtr. rib, and .500 J. These rifles as intended for use with sights and without scopes and stocked without cheek rest are quite elegant and 'racy'. A fabulous, classy, and useful set of rifles. Wonderful example of classic Safari rifles.
Thank you for sharing!
Simon Clode on November 4, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Yes correct I have actually put the info on the photo now once I read the published version, I forgot!
Larry on November 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Nice find. Hopefully they'll stay together as a set.
Neill Clark on November 4, 2015 at 8:22 pm
Classic rifles, built for a purpose and all the better for it. Thanks for posting the photo and brochure pages Simon, this blog is a mine of unique information for the sporting rifle enthusiast.
Fowad on November 5, 2015 at 4:38 am
the .333 seems to be a take down rifle. is it?
Simon Clode on November 5, 2015 at 9:35 am
Correct the .333 is a take down and has the scope also that is lying on the small suitcase.
Larry on November 5, 2015 at 3:27 pm
Good eye, I didn't look that close!
Patrick McCabe on November 6, 2015 at 7:54 pm
Great looking set! What system is the takedown? I s the top of the mount steel or aluminum? Thanks!
Simon Clode on November 6, 2015 at 8:38 pm
The take down is a threaded system with a screw in locking peg. I am not an expert on Griffin mounts but to my eye it is steel and on the scope part there is a small adjustment knob.
Craig on July 17, 2018 at 2:18 pm
Hi. I own a .333 Jeffrey's. But unfortunately the bolt is not with the gun. Anyone with ideas of where of how I could get on as I would love for it to be in one piece.
RJ Thomas on July 26, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Sirs: I own a cased W J Jeffery Double Rifle. The address on the barrels is 13 King Street St
James St London . I would like to purchase an original or reproduction label on parchment or leather with that address. If you cannot provide a label, perhaps you can direct me to someone who does have such a label.
Much Obliged, RJ Thomas