*GRIFFIN AND HOWE MODEL 54 CUSTOM VARMINT RIFLE WITH UNERTL SCOPE.

*GRIFFIN AND HOWE MODEL 54 CUSTOM VARMINT RIFLE WITH UNERTL SCOPE. SN 50137A. Cal. 220 Swift. During the 1930’s Griffin & Howe would stock standard Remington and Winchester rifles to customers specifications. Generally these rifles were not G & H marked, as no bbl work was done. This appears to be one of those rifles, being a standard Model 54 Winchester, essentially unaltered except action tang has been reshaped to give a more graceful line, and bolt has had handle lowered and swept back in Model 70 style. This rifle has 26″ Winchester proof steel barrel marked “Model 54” and “220 Swift” on left side. Lyman 48 receiver sight is installed on action, in original factory drilled holes. Scope mounting blocks are installed in factory holes on receiver ring and bbl. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut stock has classic G & H saddle shadow line cheekpiece and unusual large beavertail hand swell to forestock. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is of typical G & H quality, and wraps completely around forend. Sling loop and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Stock is fitted with large horn forend tip. Grip cap and ribbed buttplate mounted with engraved screws, are of ivory, undoubtedly original, and probably special ordered by the customer. J. Unertl 10 X scope with fine crosshair reticle, is fitted in Unertl micrometer rings. Protective lens caps are present. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its matte blue, action all of its satin blue, and floorplate all of its high polish blue. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish, somewhat dry, with several minor marks and nicks. Ivory has nicely aged to a light yellow. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with very slight erosion at throat. Scope is excellent with a few minor marks on exterior, optics clear. Consignor states that rifle is very accurate. 4-45108 MGM189 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1240	$2,875.00	GRIFFIN AND HOWE MODEL 54 CUSTOM VARMINT RIFLE WITH UNERTL SCOPE. SN 50137A. Cal. 220 Swift. During the 1930’s Griffin & Howe would stock standard Remington and Winchester rifles to customers specifications. Generally these rifles were not G & H marked, as no bbl work was done. This appears to be one of those rifles, being a standard Model 54 Winchester, essentially unaltered except action tang has been reshaped to give a more graceful line, and bolt has had handle lowered and swept back in Model 70 style. This rifle has 26″ Winchester proof steel barrel marked “Model 54” and “220 Swift” on left side. Lyman 48 receiver sight is installed on action, in original factory drilled holes. Scope mounting blocks are installed in factory holes on receiver ring and bbl. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut stock has classic G & H saddle shadow line cheekpiece and unusual large beavertail hand swell to forestock. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is of typical G & H quality, and wraps completely around forend. Sling loop and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Stock is fitted with large horn forend tip. Grip cap and ribbed buttplate mounted with engraved screws, are of ivory, undoubtedly original, and probably special ordered by the customer. J. Unertl 10 X scope with fine crosshair reticle, is fitted in Unertl micrometer rings. Protective lens caps are present. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its matte blue, action all of its satin blue, and floorplate all of its high polish blue. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish, somewhat dry, with several minor marks and nicks. Ivory has nicely aged to a light yellow. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with very slight erosion at throat. Scope is excellent with a few minor marks on exterior, optics clear. Consignor states that rifle is very accurate. 4-45108 MGM189 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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