*GRIFFIN AND HOWE SPRINGFIELD SPORTER WITH SCOPE.

*GRIFFIN AND HOWE SPRINGFIELD SPORTER WITH SCOPE. SN 1371. Cal. 30-06. This classic American sporting rifle has 24″ round bbl, which is engraved “No. 1371 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York” on top. “30-06 Gov.” is engraved on left side at rear. Bbl is fitted with typical G & H banded front swivel loop, and banded-on matted front ramp, fitted with Marble bronze bead and knurled steel slip-on sight cover. Springfield action has had tang reshaped, bolt bent and swept back with knob checkered, receiver ring stippled, and front edge of floorplate checkered. Trigger guard bow has been nicely shaped, and trigger checkered. Bolt body, follower, and right action channel have been engine-turned. Lyman 48 receiver sight has been installed on right side of bridge, and Griffin & Howe double lever side mount is on left wall. Buehler low scope safety is installed in bolt shroud. Dense, lightly figured European walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over Model 70 type checkered steel buttplate, and features classic Whelen style double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, 20 LPI wrap-around point pattern checkering with mullered borders, horn forend tip with sling eye and silver oval engraved with initials “W. P. I.” Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. 2 – 7 x VARI-X IIc Leupold scope has duplex reticle, and is housed in G & H marked slide, with extra low rings. Scope cannot be attached with receiver sight staff installed. Scope mounts in extremely low position. PROVENANCE: Walker Inman Trust. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, probably by Griffin & Howe. All metal parts retain virtually all of a satin rust-blue. There is pinprick discoloration on engine turned surfaces of bolt and extractor. Stocks retain virtually all of a well done hand-rubbed lustrous oil finish with a few minor mars. Checkering has been re-cut. Bore has strong rifling, but is pitted throughout. Scope is excellent, with clear optics. 4-41262 MGM16 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1103	$3,737.50	GRIFFIN AND HOWE SPRINGFIELD SPORTER WITH SCOPE. SN 1371. Cal. 30-06. This classic American sporting rifle has 24″ round bbl, which is engraved “No. 1371 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York” on top. “30-06 Gov.” is engraved on left side at rear. Bbl is fitted with typical G & H banded front swivel loop, and banded-on matted front ramp, fitted with Marble bronze bead and knurled steel slip-on sight cover. Springfield action has had tang reshaped, bolt bent and swept back with knob checkered, receiver ring stippled, and front edge of floorplate checkered. Trigger guard bow has been nicely shaped, and trigger checkered. Bolt body, follower, and right action channel have been engine-turned. Lyman 48 receiver sight has been installed on right side of bridge, and Griffin & Howe double lever side mount is on left wall. Buehler low scope safety is installed in bolt shroud. Dense, lightly figured European walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over Model 70 type checkered steel buttplate, and features classic Whelen style double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, 20 LPI wrap-around point pattern checkering with mullered borders, horn forend tip with sling eye and silver oval engraved with initials “W. P. I.” Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. 2 – 7 x VARI-X IIc Leupold scope has duplex reticle, and is housed in G & H marked slide, with extra low rings. Scope cannot be attached with receiver sight staff installed. Scope mounts in extremely low position. PROVENANCE: Walker Inman Trust. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, probably by Griffin & Howe. All metal parts retain virtually all of a satin rust-blue. There is pinprick discoloration on engine turned surfaces of bolt and extractor. Stocks retain virtually all of a well done hand-rubbed lustrous oil finish with a few minor mars. Checkering has been re-cut. Bore has strong rifling, but is pitted throughout. Scope is excellent, with clear optics. 4-41262 MGM16 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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