Left Hand 404 Jeffery for sale

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Namibia, South Africa (Timbavati, Eastern Cape, Kuduland in Northeast SA), Texas, Wyoming, Montana and Alberta
Price: $4000.00 OBO

Overview
Custom-built .404 Jeffery by MG Arms (owned by Kari O’Day) on a true left-hand Charles Daly Zastava (M98) actionNOT a conversion. Fiberglass stock, professionally bedded and finished. Proven hunting rifle with African provenance: one-shot Cape buffalo and successful on other plains-game species. Includes Tally QD bases & rings. Hits hard for a dangerous-game caliber, but recoil off the sticks is hardly noticeable and is easily manageable with the stock profile.

PM with your questions or comments..........

Key Details

  • Caliber: .404 Jeffery
  • Action: True left-hand Charles Daly Zastava '98 Mauser (not a converted right-hand)
  • Builder / Gunsmith: MG Arms — owned by Kari O’Day (Houston)
  • Stock: Fiberglass, professionally bedded (condition: excellent)
    • Some travel wear on stock and a few (very few) slight nick's on the metal.
  • Barrel length: 24"
  • Overall weight: 8 lb. 15 oz. (see pic for exact weight)
    • Around 12 lbs with sling and scope. Easy carry on long trek's after buffalo.
  • Magazine: Drop Box from Sunny Hill (3 down, 1 up)
  • Sights / mounts: Includes Tally quick-detach (QD) bases & rings (installed)
    • Barrel Band front sight and sling swivel stud
  • Bore & action condition: Action cycles smoothly; bore in excellent condition. Mechanically solid and ready to hunt, after installation of sights (scope, electronic or iron)
  • Provenance / history: Safari-used — one-shot Cape buffalo in the Klaserie Game Reserve, SA. Plus additional plains-game species (photos and short hunt notes available). Rifle has been field-used and well maintained.
  • What’s included: Rifle with Tally QD bases & rings. No ammo included.
    • Some ammo, bullets and reloading dies available, but not included in rifle package.
Condition & Notes
  • True left-hand action--not a conversion.
  • Fiberglass stock is durable and hunt-ready; excellent for African field conditions.
  • Light weight for a true dangerous game rifle. Comfortable carry on long walks chasing buffalo or elephant.
  • Some travel wear on stock and a few (very few) slight nick's on the metal.
  • Professionally bedded — At MG Arms, Houston
  • Recoil is stout (this is a heavy-hitting dangerous-game caliber) but is easily managed by the stock geometry.
Shipping & Transfer
  • Ships to licensed FFL only.
  • Buyer pays FFL transfer fees.
  • Buyer pays all packing, insurance and shipping costs. Ships USPS with tracking and signature services included.
  • Professional packaging available at buyer's request and cost.
  • I will require a copy of buyer's receiving FFL dealer liscence. Buyer must insure your FFL accepts transfers.
Payment & Returns: PM me with your questions.
  • Payment methods accepted: bank transfer (Zelle/ACH), wire or certified check thru mail.
  • Sale is final; please review photos and ask questions prior to purchase.

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  • First 8 shots out of the rifle.
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My first buffalo with this rifle. One shot with 400 grain Barnes TSX FB. Ran about 75 yards and expired. Game warden confirmed this buffalo was the oldest taken in the Klaserie that year at 14-1/2.
 
Ok, guys and gal's........lots of 'likes', but no body has written the check yet. Make me a reasonable off and I will certainly consider it...........As with most gun 'collectors', there is no such thing as 'too many guns', but in this case, I'm selling to put together a custom 7x57 or 9.3x62 on an original LH PO Ackley mauser action. Roger Green found me the appropriate bolt assembly for my receiver this year. Bolt is being made in Germany for delivery in Dec/Jan I hope. Anyway, enough chat. Make me an offer. You will love this rifle.......

Happy Thanksgiving and all the best to you and yours.........Lee
 
GLWS, you are a good man 'charlie brown'.......thanks for the encouragement.........all the best and happy thanksgiving......Lee
 
Nice rifle in a great caliber. GLWS

Great buffalo as well. Congrats.
 
I am a lefty and IF I was looking for a large bore rifle, this one would be a contender!!
 

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