Looking For A 404 Jeffery

[Spartan5]

Hello everyone, I am looking to purchase a retirement gift for my father. He has always wanted a 404 Jeffery. I was close to getting one earlier this year from another member here, but it was across the pond and the Bureau denied the application to import it. So, anyone have one they are willing to part with? Please let me know if you do, I would like to find one. Thank you.

 

[uplander01]

Good 404's are hard to find at a reasonable price right now for sure. Gunsinternational has a few listed but the condition and pricing is all over the place. Good builders aren't even taking on more work so can't even get one made, just went through that. Sportsmans Legacy has an interesting Mauser that has been re-barreled to 404, they want too much for it but you may be able to talk them down. Good Luck-

 

[ay2626]

What is your budget?

 

[JPmbogo]

I am curious as to why the "Bureau" denied the application to import? I have imported guns from Europe using a service that takes care of all the paper work, etc. Never had a problem.

 

[Spartan5]

I am curious as to why the "Bureau" denied the application to import? I have imported guns from Europe using a service that takes care of all the paper work, etc. Never had a problem.

The one I was trying to import had been converted to a 404 from a British military rifle. I was using a service to import, but the letter we received back stated that since it was a modified military rifle they would not allow the import.

We tried to file an appeal that was also denied.

 

[Spartan5]

What is your budget?

I would like to be in a $3k range, but I am not sure I will be able to find one for that. Not that I could not go higher for the right rifle, just what I had in mind initially.

 

[JPmbogo]

Gotta love the bureaucrats, right? Wrong!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

A few years ago, I found a Win Mod 70 in 300 RUM and had Dennis Olsen in Montana convert it to a 404J. The RUM cartridges use the 404J as the parent cartridge, so that makes it a good candidate for conversion. I ordered a Krieger barrel (8 months delivery) and Dennis did the rest.

Winchesters in RUM are hard to come by these days. Lots of Remingtons available.

Midway has Remington 700 actions in 300 RUM available. Lots of custom rifles use the Remington actions or derivations of them. However, for a DG rifle in 404J, you'll open yourself up to ridicule from a little over half of the AH members. I'm actually taking quite a risk even mentioning this as as option.

Remington 700 Rifle Action Long Ultra Mag Stainless

The Remington 700 Receiver makes a great platform for your next custom rifle build. It features a long action magnum 300 remington ultra magnum bolt...

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Call Dennis Olsen up and see what he thinks.

 

[Stan Smith]

If you are still in the market, please email me at [redacted]. I may have your rifle? Also 120 rounds of 400 gr Dangerous Game Hornady ammo. 60 solid 60 lead core

I have not placed the rifle for sell, but looks as though my African hunt will not materialize any time soon. Someone should use the rifle for its intended purpose. I have already sold the 300 H&H and 375 H&H. Not really sure why I keep hanging on to this one. I guess a wish and a prayer.

FYI, Montana Rifle, Trijicon 1-4 scope, plus ammo will not fit in your $3,000 budget.

Contact me if you want information.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

If you are still in the market, please email me at [redacted]. I may have your rifle? Also 120 rounds of 400 gr Dangerous Game Hornady ammo. 60 solid 60 lead core

I have not placed the rifle for sell, but looks as though my African hunt will not materialize any time soon. Someone should use the rifle for its intended purpose. I have already sold the 300 H&H and 375 H&H. Not really sure why I keep hanging on to this one. I guess a wish and a prayer.

FYI, Montana Rifle, Trijicon 1-4 scope, plus ammo will not fit in your $3,000 budget.

Contact me if you want information.

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[Spartan5]

Glad to provide an update on this that I believe @Stan Smith and I have come to an agreement on me purchasing his 404. Working out a few final details, but happy that this forum provided the connection!