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Hello All, I am interested in buying a double rifle in .450 No. 1 Express. It is a rimmed, bottle necked cartridge of around 2 3/4" case length. I would like to know more about it, particularly from those who have reloaded and/or fired it. Is is still being factory loaded? Regards.

Hi Shakey, I found it interesting to know that you have a .450 NE and are planning to reload cartridges for it. I too would like to do so and would be grateful for advice regarding where to source dies and reloading data from etc. Please do keep us informed of progress made by you in this...

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Excellent shooting, Dave. Which are the rifles in the pictures? Regards.

Hi Dave, Nice shooting! Is yours a .450 3 1/4" nitro express? Regards.

Hello Buckstix, I had posted a link to another site where a Westley Richards Howdah Rifle with 16 inch barrels was described and discussed. The post was deleted as links to other sites are not permitted. You can PM me for details. Regards.

Hi all, Has any member loaded the .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express cartridge and is loading data available? From where can one buy the equipment and components? Are bullet moulds available for casting bullets? If not, is there any method of having a mould made? Regards.

Ray, I have commiitted myself to buying a double rifle in .450 3 1/4" calibre more or less on sentimental considerations. I had been considering buying a .404 Jeffery but succumbed to the attraction of a double barrel hammerless rifle in a calibre that enjoyed a very good reputation as a...

I had read your earlier post about having bought a Westley Richards .318. It is heartening to note your satisfaction with it as a plains game round and your unhesitating endorsement of it for use on buffalo. Regards.

Have any fellow members used this calibre in Africa recently? What has been their experience with it? I ask because several of these rifles are for sale in India though mostly at very exhorbitant prices. Regards.

Hi Andries, If you are considering something traditional yet capable of 3000 fps you could also consider the .250-3000 Savage. It is a cartridge that has stood the test of time, having been introduced by Savage Arms in 1915. With 87 grain bullets it achieves the desired velocity and is...

Hi, Is it a hammer or a hammerless gun? Regards.

Are there definite signs of a revival of the .404 in Africa? Are new rifles coming on the market and old ones being restored or refurbished? I saw two old Indian catalogues today, both from the 1920s. The .404 is listed at Indian Rupees (Rs.) 300 under the Mauser name, Rs. 350 under the...

Hi Docman, I am sorry if you feel that the thread got derailed because of my innocuous and rather unostentatious query. Apologies for doing so. In fact it was your opening post that inspired me to go ahead with the .404 Jeffery purchase process. I have never hunted in Africa but have...

Thanks for the information. I am unable to say whether it is a military action or a sporting one as I am unable to distinguish between the two. Could you tell me about the points of difference between them? I have a feeling that it may not need restocking and with a clean up and rebluing may...

I am a permanent resident of India and am looking for a rifle to keep. As there is a limit of three weapons per person, I may need to sell it if I come across a better weapon. I would like the weapon to hold its value at the time of its resale. Your view that the Jeffery may not resell for its...

Hello Ole Bally, You have echoed my thoughts exactly! The general condition is fairly good and may turn out to be very good after restoration. Like you, I can't see any harm in buying it. I would love to know the earlier history of this weapon. Regards.

Thank you for your reply. I look forward to hearing from you something about the manufacture of the rifle from its serial number. Hunting has effectively been banned in India due to depleting forest cover and vanishing wildlife. Crop protection is allowed against marauders like the Nilgai...

Thank you for your help. I have obtained the serial number of the .404 Jeffery. It is 28973. I hope this helps in knowing something about the rifle. Regards.

The dealer also has two 9mm (.355) Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles in very good condition for around $ 3,600 plus each and also an MS 9.5 mm (.375) for the same price. I understand Kynoch is loading cartridges for the latter. He also has a .250-3000 Savage in bolt action for $ 2800. The prices are...

Thanks for your advice and views. I am attracted by the recent mystique surrounding the .404 cartridge and the name WJ Jeffery. I am also interested because of the low price. The lack of ammunition is an area of concern and could be the reason for its low price by Indian standards. It is one...

The bluing has worn off very substantially if not wholly. The stock is dull looking with surface imperfections and one or two minor chips and cracks. It seems to have been carried around quite a bit which would account for the worn bluing. Prices of weapons are rather high in India due to...

I mean that the bluing has worn off, especially from the barrel, just ahead of the action. The folding leaves of the rear sights are rather stiff and seem to have been knocked about a bit. The stock is dull looking and has signs of chipping and one or two cracks. The dealer says that the wear...

Hello, Thanks for your query, I don't have the serial number right now but will try to get and post it here. Regards.

Hello, Thank you for your helpful post. I am based in India and am being offered a well worn .404 Jeffery for the equivalent of $ 2,000. What is your advice? Regards

What would be a reasonable price range for a .404 Jeffery by Jeffery in a Mauser 98 action in a well worn but serviceable condition? Regards.