*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CUSTOM RIFLE MOST LIKELY BY G & H WITH SCOPE.

SN 47690A. Cal. .257 Roberts. Griffin & Howe generally did not number a rifle unless it had been re-barreled by them. They did advertise Winchester 54 and Remington 30 Express rifles as “rebuilt by us”. This is undoubtedly one of those rifles. It has 24″ standard weight bbl marked with typical Winchester nomenclature and caliber. Front sight base has had G & H style knurled sight protector installed. Bbl features a partially sleeved-on sling eye, and rear sight dovetail has blank. Typical 54 action has had bolt body, follower, and right bolt race damascened, and bolt knob has been turned down and swept back in Model 70 style. A G & H side mount is installed on left receiver wall. What is probably a factory orig Winchester 48 receiver sight has had aperture removed to allow for scope clearance. A low scope safety lever has been added to bolt shroud; it is engraved SAFE and FIRE. Dense, lightly figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate, and features Whelen style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic G & H point pattern checkering with mullered borders, horn forend tip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Hensoldt Ziel-Dialyt 4 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Griffin & Howe marked side mount with micrometer windage adjustment for rear ring. Also included is a Griffin & Howe marked leather sling in super-grade type swivels. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as it left Griffin & Howe in the 30’s, with the exception that stock appears to have been lightly refinished a long time ago, and has some subsequent light marks. Sharp edges of metal have a hint of silvering, and there are a few light marks on floorplate. Bolt knob is polished bright. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope and mount are excellent, again with some minor marks. Optics are clear. Sling is very fine. 4-50204 MGM11 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3451

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
	3451	$3,450.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CUSTOM RIFLE MOST LIKELY BY G & H WITH SCOPE. SN 47690A. Cal. .257 Roberts. Griffin & Howe generally did not number a rifle unless it had been re-barreled by them. They did advertise Winchester 54 and Remington 30 Express rifles as “rebuilt by us”. This is undoubtedly one of those rifles. It has 24″ standard weight bbl marked with typical Winchester nomenclature and caliber. Front sight base has had G & H style knurled sight protector installed. Bbl features a partially sleeved-on sling eye, and rear sight dovetail has blank. Typical 54 action has had bolt body, follower, and right bolt race damascened, and bolt knob has been turned down and swept back in Model 70 style. A G & H side mount is installed on left receiver wall. What is probably a factory orig Winchester 48 receiver sight has had aperture removed to allow for scope clearance. A low scope safety lever has been added to bolt shroud; it is engraved SAFE and FIRE. Dense, lightly figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate, and features Whelen style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic G & H point pattern checkering with mullered borders, horn forend tip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Hensoldt Ziel-Dialyt 4 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Griffin & Howe marked side mount with micrometer windage adjustment for rear ring. Also included is a Griffin & Howe marked leather sling in super-grade type swivels. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as it left Griffin & Howe in the 30’s, with the exception that stock appears to have been lightly refinished a long time ago, and has some subsequent light marks. Sharp edges of metal have a hint of silvering, and there are a few light marks on floorplate. Bolt knob is polished bright. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope and mount are excellent, again with some minor marks. Optics are clear. Sling is very fine. 4-50204 MGM11 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3451 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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*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CUSTOM RIFLE MOST LIKELY BY G & H WITH SCOPE.