*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.

SN 802. Cal. 30-06. The vast majority of these early Griffin & Howe Springfield rifles were built on DCM or N.R.A. actions with star gauge bbls. This is undoubtedly the case with this rifle, except bbl has been shortened by G & H to 22″ (no star is present). The typical G & H sleeved-on sling eye and front sight base have been added. Top of bbl is engraved “NO. 802 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK”. Action has had tang re-shaped for a more pleasing line, receiver ring stippled, and Lyman 48 receiver sight installed. Bolt body has been damascened, and knob checkered. Cocking piece has been altered to speed lock. Bottom metal is essentially unaltered, except floorplate has lunate checkered area at front, and is semi-relief engraved with monogram “ST” in oval with stippled background. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 13-7/8″ over engraved and checkered case hardened steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic early type small beaded right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, case hardened trap grip cap which is scroll engraved, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend. There is a sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “Scott Turner”. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain 70 – 80% orig blue finish, thinning and silvering over all from normal handling and use. Grip cap and buttplate retain most of their case hardening color. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, scratches, and rubs commensurate with remainder of rifle. Checkering is lightly worn. A little fingernail size chip of wood is missing behind action tang. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is crisp and glass smooth. An untouched, as found, example of this American classic rifle, built during the time that many feel was G & H’s best period. A very pretty Griffin. 4-50173 MGM28 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3450

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3450	$8,050.00	CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE. SN 802. Cal. 30-06. The vast majority of these early Griffin & Howe Springfield rifles were built on DCM or N.R.A. actions with star gauge bbls. This is undoubtedly the case with this rifle, except bbl has been shortened by G & H to 22″ (no star is present). The typical G & H sleeved-on sling eye and front sight base have been added. Top of bbl is engraved “NO. 802 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK”. Action has had tang re-shaped for a more pleasing line, receiver ring stippled, and Lyman 48 receiver sight installed. Bolt body has been damascened, and knob checkered. Cocking piece has been altered to speed lock. Bottom metal is essentially unaltered, except floorplate has lunate checkered area at front, and is semi-relief engraved with monogram “ST” in oval with stippled background. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 13-7/8″ over engraved and checkered case hardened steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic early type small beaded right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, case hardened trap grip cap which is scroll engraved, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend. There is a sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “Scott Turner”. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain 70 – 80% orig blue finish, thinning and silvering over all from normal handling and use. Grip cap and buttplate retain most of their case hardening color. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, scratches, and rubs commensurate with remainder of rifle. Checkering is lightly worn. A little fingernail size chip of wood is missing behind action tang. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is crisp and glass smooth. An untouched, as found, example of this American classic rifle, built during the time that many feel was G & H’s best period. A very pretty Griffin. 4-50173 MGM28 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3450 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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 SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.