12 August 2003, 16:32
urdubobOK you Big bore Lovers...How much did I over pay!
I have wanted a 404 for a long time. This original one came up for auction. I Know it has been restocked. I Think it would cost me 1200-1500 to build this gun. I figure the the fact it is an original Jeffery action and Barrel adds 1000.00 to the price.
Did I do OK?
urdubob
Jeffery Rifle Pics12 August 2003, 17:18
8MM OR MOREMaybe the question should be "Am I going to get that much enjoyment out of this, and are my next of kin going to sell it for $25.00 at a garage sale some day?". Enjoy it, shoot it, take it to Africa, it will make me green with envy, OK?
12 August 2003, 18:35
N E 450 No2urdubob
Congratulations on your new rifle.
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13 August 2003, 02:15
NitromanAbsolutely you did good.
Now go to
www.gunstocks.com and buy the original Mauser Sporter Type B stock (it is in the "specials" section, $250.00) and lose that American Classic P.O.S. stock currently on it.
Then you will have a rifle that will look like it came from the Jeffery works.
13 August 2003, 02:24
mstarlingGood show Guy!
Enjoy the rifle and don't worry about what it cost. That's water under the bridge.
Getting it to Africa is different ... that's planning
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13 August 2003, 02:54
jeffeossoYou did great...
"british stalker" stock, from gunstocks.com
jeffe
13 August 2003, 03:58
RobgunbuilderSince when is MERE MONEY for guns ever an issue? It's not about need just about want!-Rob
13 August 2003, 06:41
JohnTheGreekI don't think you overpaid one dime. I also like the looks of that H&H you are bidding on.
Best,
John
13 August 2003, 17:16
AtkinsonIf you are satisfied, then nothing else matters as long as it is accurate, and feeds and extracts....
14 August 2003, 07:47
<JOHAN>urdubob
Did it come with a pit helmet and a pair of mosquito boots
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It look like a settler rifle?
Nice rifle. This escalates my own ideas about the a 404 built on a ZG-47 action even more.
Noma 203-B is a really nice powder for the 404 Jeffery.
Good luck
/ JOHAN
14 August 2003, 11:22
OldsargeSuper! Just simply super! Well done, that man, well done indeed. If it didn't come with a helmet, y'll just hafta getcherself one at tagsafari.com. Y've really got me fired up to restock the Parker, now, so it will look properly like yours. A round of claret in celebration for the house, by Jove. God save the queen.