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I have a Jeffery blne 16 ga 2 barrrel set, built (according to Daryl) around 1910. I like it very much. Unfortunately, it is missing the forend. Could someone point me in the direction of a solution to this problem?

Do you have the forend iron, or is it also missing?

Chief...alas, no forend iron, no wood - nothing!

Clay, what kind of forend latch does it have ? I just put up for sale a boxlock Jeffery, extractor , with a snap on forend for under $300. A fellow contacted me and is sending $$

I have some spare 12 ga forends. They might be too big, but can be modified. I have no idea what they came from. One has ejectors. What type of lug is on the barrel? Could you post a photo? One of mine might be close enough to have a decent smith fit it.
There were Rigby latches, Deeley and Edge pull down, simple wedges on early guns, a "sugar-tong" double spring system, Anson push button and many others. So, we cannot drill down to a solution until we know what latching system your gun uses. The forend lug is the give away. Being BLNE makes it easier, no ejector bits to fool with.
We'll also need a photo of the front of the reciever to see what the cocking arms look like.

Joe

Since I sill don't seem to be quite bright enough to post a photo, I have sent one to Daryl, in the hopes that he will post it here. The Jeffery has (had) an Anson (push-button type) release.

Here's Clay's forendless gun.

I'll check my forends when I get home this evening.

Joe

Thanks, gentlemen!

Sorry the delay. I have 3 Deeley/Edge forends and 1 "sugar tong". I am supposed to be getting some more forends at the Southern SxS at the end of April.

Joe