.500 MAGAZINE RIFLE
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JEFFERY’S NEW MODEL
This new edition of our classic dangerous game rifle is a faithful reproduction of the early .500 rifles built at the introduction of the cartridge. The new rifle is built to the original specifications of the first .500 rifles (of which only 24 were built) adopting a heavy profile barrel and standard two leaf express sights on a short rib which is hand-stippled to reduce glare. The protected foresight is set back from the muzzle. The relatively heavy, stiff barrel was part of Jeffery’s original specification for great accuracy and to tame the recoil of this powerful magazine-rifle cartridge. While other makers have attempted to modernise their rifles by slimming down the barrel profiles, we remain true to the original, making these rifles surprisingly comfortable to shoot.
Offered in two grades of engraving, the rifles are built on a new Magnum Mauser single square bridge action with the option of either a flag or side safety. This modern .500 Jeffery is entirely handbuilt in England and reflects the very best features and characteristics of the original rifle, offering the knockdown power of a heavy double in a reliable bolt action magazine rifle. Fast handling, the rifle is perfectly suited for the close encounters in thick cover encountered on a modern safari.
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Jeffery adopted and modified the .500 Schuler cartridge and renamed it the .500 Jeffery in 1927. Firing a 535gr soft or solid .510 diameter bullet at 2400fps the .500 Jeffery generated power close to that of the .577NE. at 6800ft/lbs. It was the most powerful bolt-rifle cartridge and deemed suitable for any large dangerous game, including elephant. Modern powders and heavier bullets mean these original specifications can be superseded, but we regulate our rifles for the original loading.
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Calibre .500 Jeffery
Action Magnum Mauser 98 Single Square Bridge
Magazine Three rounds
Safety Flag or three position side (option)
Barrel 23½ inches
Sights Original Jeffery one standard and two folding leaf, hooded ramp foresight
Wood Select walnut
Stock Pistol grip with grip cap and trap, ebony finial hand rubbed oil finish
Engraving No.1 Grade standard engraving. Option of No.2 ‘Best’ medium and fine scroll engraving
Weight 11lbs 4oz
“I would like to tell you how satisfied I am with this weapon. I have had 30 years experience with sporting rifles and have used in this time a variety of guns, but I consider my .500 Jeffery to be the finest”
C. Fletcher Jamieson