W. J. Jeffery (London) .500 Jeffery, Roberts, 2007, Johannsen single square bridge, quarter rib, express, three-position, drop box, banded, moon, Mercury, never hunted, 99 percent

Outstanding W.J. Jeffery .500 Jeffery. Crafted in 2007 by Roberts & Son (London), serial 39839 is based on a Johannsen Magnum Mauser Action (single square bridge). BARREL: Tapering to .825-inch at the muzzle, appointments include a banded front sight assembly (tapering base with stippled approach, serrated top, button-release hood, brass-beaded blade with lifting moon), banded sling swivel stud and a tapering quarter rib (stippled to serrated top, drift-adjustable, fixed express blade marked “50”, folding leafs marked “100” and “200”, checkered faces with gold sighting lines). The trap houses an additional front blade assembly. ACTION: Features include a fire-blued extractor/third lug/bolt release spring/follower, color case shroud, three-position safety, checkered bolt knob (two panels), drop-box bottom metal with inside-the-guard release and a tuned Recknagel trigger. STOCK: Drawn from a AAA-grade walnut blank and properly dimensioned as a stopping rifle, dressings include 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering with partial Mullered borders, crossbolt, traditional cheek rest (scalloped, shadow line), trapdoor grip cap (color case), initial plate, inletted sling swivel stud and a recoil pad. Screws are timed and metal pillars aid integrity. A mercury recoil reduction tube has been positioned. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 11.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 14.8 inches. ENGRAVING: The floor plate is dressed with bordering scroll. The serial (guard), caliber (trap) and safety “S” are highlighted in gold. Maker’s legend (barrel) and caliber (front ring) are also hand-engraved. London proofs appear at shank right. CONDITION: Consigned by the original owner, fired but 12 times and never hunted, the bore is predictably strong and bright. Metal finish is at least 99 percent with trace rubbing on the bolt knob. Wood is approximately 98 percent with trace handling and ear muff rubs. PROVENANCE: Copies of the order sheet and invoice are included. CASE: The original (unmarked) hard case is included. EXTRAS: A set of RCBS dies (3x), 50 Swift A-Frame 535-grain round nose softs, 54 Barnes 510-grain Banded Solids and 12 fired brass are included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $32,500 plus shipping.