A .577/450 Martini Henry Volunteer Rifle by W. J. Jeffrey & Co.
A .577/450 Martini Henry Volunteer Rifle by W. J. Jeffrey & Co. Made to the regulation pattern with round sighted, Birmingham proofed barrel also stamped with a small crown over ‘1/ E’, the action engraved with circular belt, marked ‘W. J. JEFFERY & CO. QUEEN VICTORIA ST’ and in the centre ‘LONDON’, iron mounted two piece figured walnut stock, complete with sling swivels and original rod, trigger guard and sling swivel re-finished.
Notes: The crown over 1/E mark was an Enfield stamp for volunteer rifles. A volunteer, officer or gun dealer could deliver the rifle to the Enfield inspectorate and for the price of two shillings and six pence the rifle would be inspected and tested to ensure it was to government standard, and stamped with this mark
Dimensions:
Bore: .577/450
Barrel Length: 32.5 Inches (82.55 cm)
Overall Length: 50 Inches (127 cm)
£895.00
