WJ Jeffrey, double barrel rifle

[Troubleshooter]

Rookhawk: Interesting information; although I think that we are largely in agreement concerning its probable chambering and the desirability of having a chamber cast made.

It seems that these old rifles which we admire possess quite a few nuances, do they not?

 

[Kyle Gower]

Rookhawk: Interesting information; although I think that we are largely in agreement concerning its probable chambering and the desirability of having a chamber cast made.

It seems that these old rifles which we admire possess quite a few nuances, do they not?

Yes from what I have learned in the last couple week that is best for them to inspected by a experienced, I or a gunsmith that is familiar with these double guns otherwise could be problems down the road

 

[Kyle Gower]

We listed our Jeffery double fyi

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1058311934

 

[franzfmdavis]

The gun was made and proofed in Birmingham, likely by Webley from the appearance of the action and engraving. I believe the best guess as to caliber would be a 450 Number 2, Nitro Express. That is only conjecture based on the 80gr of Cordite and 480gr bullet stated on the barrel flats. Any number of one-off proof requests and slightly odd-ball loadings have occurred. The only way to be 100% sure is confirmation of proofs by a chamber cast of BOTH barrels and using pin gauges in both barrels. But I'd give it 70% odds its a 450NE #2 since that was the only .45 cal that had a standard proof of 480gr bullets over 80gr of cordite.

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I think a name change to Prof. Rookhawk is warranted!