61 cm demibloc barrels with sharp rifling, ejectors, engine-turned set off quarter rib, express sights with three additional hinged rear sight leaves, inscribed "100, 200, 300, 400" yards, doll head , Anson & Deeley box lock, bright single bent action engraved with large arched foliate arabesques, sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "Safe", double trigger, trigger guard extended to iron pistol grip cap with hinged cover, straight grained walnut stock, forearm with lever lock, fine checkering, rubber buttplate 39 cm, sling swivel lugs, made in 1904, London proof for the 400 grs bullet with 55 grs powder, in a linen covered oak case with maker's label, restored to condition 3. W. J. Jeffery succeeded in adapting the cartridge, which had its origins in the black powder era, for nitro powder, and it quickly became the most popular universal cartridge for dangerous big game. W. D. M. Bell started his career with such a rifle, John Taylor had only praise for it in his book "African Rifles and Cartridges", and it was also never missing in Jim Corbett's equipment, as he shot 33 man-eating cats with this rifle alone. Today, reissued by Hornady and Ruger, this legendary cartridge has a new future. Because of its good condition, the present rifle is just waiting to be allowed to do its duty as a reliable companion in the hunt for dangerous game after almost 120 years!

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