*R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE.

*R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE. SN nsn. Cal. 30-06. This lovely sporter has 24″ star gauge bbl (remnants of star at muzzle) w/ finely matted and engraved front ramp, w/ slot mounted gold bead retained by a screw, sling bow in base soldered to bottom of bbl, and is engraved on top “R. G. Owen. Sauquoit, N. Y.” Action has floral, stippled receiver ring w/ Lyman 48 receiver sight mounted. Bottom metal shows very fine work in conversion to hinged floor plate w/ button release. Bright polished bolt body has damascened extractor, cocking piece altered to remove cocking knob. Bolt knob has quarter inch checkered band around center w/ flower at tip. Trigger has been checkered and gold plated. Heads of screws are finely engraved w/ flower petal motif. All engraving is probably the work of Rudolph Kornbrath. Very nicely mottled, and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over a ribbed steel butt plate w/ trap, and some engraving, and features a silver oval w/ initials “W.S.G. Jr”, steel grip cap, horn forend tip, and sling swivels. Stock is classically shaped by Mr. Owen w/ his signature arrow drop points, double shadow line cheek piece, and 20 LPI multi-point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders. Checkering is very finely done, wrapping all the way around forend. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. Rifle comes w/ an unmarked one inch sling and leather scabbard type carrying case, marked under the flap, “Heiser”, Heiser logo, “Denver” with number “839”. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished. Metal retains a professional quality rust blue w/ lettering washed. (Engraving remains sharp) Wood retains most of a professional rubbed oil refinish. Checkering competently freshened. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Carrying case leather is dry w/ numerous rub marks, straps are intact. 4-37430 MGM41 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1299	$5,462.50	R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE. SN nsn. Cal. 30-06. This lovely sporter has 24″ star gauge bbl (remnants of star at muzzle) w/ finely matted and engraved front ramp, w/ slot mounted gold bead retained by a screw, sling bow in base soldered to bottom of bbl, and is engraved on top “R. G. Owen. Sauquoit, N. Y.” Action has floral, stippled receiver ring w/ Lyman 48 receiver sight mounted. Bottom metal shows very fine work in conversion to hinged floor plate w/ button release. Bright polished bolt body has damascened extractor, cocking piece altered to remove cocking knob. Bolt knob has quarter inch checkered band around center w/ flower at tip. Trigger has been checkered and gold plated. Heads of screws are finely engraved w/ flower petal motif. All engraving is probably the work of Rudolph Kornbrath. Very nicely mottled, and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over a ribbed steel butt plate w/ trap, and some engraving, and features a silver oval w/ initials “W.S.G. Jr”, steel grip cap, horn forend tip, and sling swivels. Stock is classically shaped by Mr. Owen w/ his signature arrow drop points, double shadow line cheek piece, and 20 LPI multi-point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders. Checkering is very finely done, wrapping all the way around forend. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. Rifle comes w/ an unmarked one inch sling and leather scabbard type carrying case, marked under the flap, “Heiser”, Heiser logo, “Denver” with number “839”. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished. Metal retains a professional quality rust blue w/ lettering washed. (Engraving remains sharp) Wood retains most of a professional rubbed oil refinish. Checkering competently freshened. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Carrying case leather is dry w/ numerous rub marks, straps are intact. 4-37430 MGM41 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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