". . A single word, Jeffery. Jeffery 404. . ."

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20 October 2021, 04:55

Rusty

". . A single word, Jeffery. Jeffery 404. . ."

Many years ago I commissioned Tip Burns of Texas Sporting Arms in Canyon Lake, Texas, to build a pair of 404 Jeffery rifles on MRC 1999 Long Actions. One right handed, for me. And a left handed model for my friend David Guitar. Unfortunately David passed away two years ago. His wife graciously returned the rifle to me. So, Together again!
Engraving by Roger Kehr,aka Scrollcutter of this forum.
Stock by John Valicek

Rusty
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20 October 2021, 08:16

eagle27

Very nice pair, what I would call nicely subdued, nothing over the top. FWI maybe worth I congratulate you on having them made with sensible bases and rings mounting the scope as low as it can go where all scopes should be.

My pet hate is to see a beautifully made and finished rifle with a scope mounted like a carry handle.

21 October 2021, 04:50

surefire7

Beautiful rifles!

Good to have them rejoined again, but sorry for the sad manner which produced it.

My condolences.

My two favorite rifles are my Dakota 76s in 404 Jeffery and 35 Whelen. I have taken those two to Zambia as a 2-rifle battery which I find near perfection for a DG & PG hunt.

go big or go home ........

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21 October 2021, 06:16

Michael Robinson

Rusty, if I had a pair of twin rifles like that, I'd find a way to turn ambidextrous!

I'm sorry about your friend - and you were a true friend to commission that fine rifle for him.

May he rest in peace.

Mike

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21 October 2021, 07:33

Esskay

Rusty,
You should send the left hand one to me..I promise to take good care it..and I will have my kids return it to you when I kick the bucket

29 October 2021, 00:14

Biebs

Rusty, I remember Tip. I bought his leftover Blasers when he closed up shop. He went on to manage a plantation of some sort for a short time, then wound up at Blaser USA. Not sure where he is these days.

29 October 2021, 05:51

Wildcatter

Rusty, that stock on the left-handed rifle is just amazing! It looks like it’s on fire in a couple of those pics.

RC

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30 October 2021, 00:12

Rusty

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Rusty, I remember Tip. I bought his leftover Blasers when he closed up shop. He went on to manage a plantation of some sort for a short time, then wound up at Blaser USA. Not sure where he is these days.

Tip is back in the customer rifle business! Texas Sporting Arms, Canyon Lake, Texas.

31 October 2021, 08:43

275RIGBY

Rusty-
I am so glad to hear that Tip is back in business building rifles. A few years ago I had Tip rebarrel a Rem Model 30 to .35 Newton and it is one of my favorite rifles. Is he still at his old place in Canyon Lake?