*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.

SN 875. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Bbl is engraved “No. 875 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York” on top, and is fitted with classic quarter rib mounting three folding leaf rear sight; leaves marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Bbl is also fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and typical G & H ramp with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight, and knurled cover. Caliber is engraved on left rear of bbl. Typical Springfield action has stippled receiver ring, and tang reshaped. Lyman 48 receiver sight and G & H scope side mount base have been fitted. Bolt body, cartridge port, and follower are damascened. Bolt knob is flattened on bottom, and top and bottom have been checkered. Standard bottom metal has checkered half moon at front portion of floorplate. Finely fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over pad covered with what appears to be antelope skin. Stock styling is classic early Griffin & Howe style with Whalen type shadow line right hand cheekpiece, wraparound point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and large horn forend tip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a sling stud. (G & H marked leather sling in “Super Grade” type swivels, is attached.) Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig rust blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and with a few thin spots. Damascening is excellent. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with perhaps a bit of oil rubbed in over a considerable number of minor marks and nicks. Hair on antelope skin is patchy. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp throughout. Action is very smooth. A fine, fast handling, rifle by this revered custom maker; many feel guns of this vintage are the best that G & H ever made. 4-51929 MGM104 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289b

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2289b	$12,650.00	CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE. SN 875. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Bbl is engraved “No. 875 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York” on top, and is fitted with classic quarter rib mounting three folding leaf rear sight; leaves marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Bbl is also fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and typical G & H ramp with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight, and knurled cover. Caliber is engraved on left rear of bbl. Typical Springfield action has stippled receiver ring, and tang reshaped. Lyman 48 receiver sight and G & H scope side mount base have been fitted. Bolt body, cartridge port, and follower are damascened. Bolt knob is flattened on bottom, and top and bottom have been checkered. Standard bottom metal has checkered half moon at front portion of floorplate. Finely fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over pad covered with what appears to be antelope skin. Stock styling is classic early Griffin & Howe style with Whalen type shadow line right hand cheekpiece, wraparound point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and large horn forend tip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a sling stud. (G & H marked leather sling in “Super Grade” type swivels, is attached.) Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig rust blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and with a few thin spots. Damascening is excellent. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with perhaps a bit of oil rubbed in over a considerable number of minor marks and nicks. Hair on antelope skin is patchy. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp throughout. Action is very smooth. A fine, fast handling, rifle by this revered custom maker; many feel guns of this vintage are the best that G & H ever made. 4-51929 MGM104 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289b Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.