*LIKELY THE FIRST GRIFFIN AND HOWE 400 WHELEN CUSTOM RIFLE.

*LIKELY THE FIRST GRIFFIN AND HOWE 400 WHELEN CUSTOM RIFLE. SN 951470. Cal. 400 Whelen. Griffin and Howe number 201 was most likely made in 1923. In the early days Griffin and Howe numbered their rifles in batches according to caliber. Numbers 201-250 were alloted to the 400 Whelen. The highest number recorded by Michael Petrov is 228. This rifle has 24″ 1/3 Octagon, 2/3 Round bbl w/ integral matted rib, w/ longitudinally dovetailed silver bead in a front ramp. Top of rib is engraved “No. 201 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York.” “400 Whelen” is engraved on top left bbl flat. Springfield action retains standard military nomenclature on receiver ring. Bolt has checkering on flattened bottom of knob and a panel on the top as well. Lyman 48 receiver sight has been installed. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip stock w/ horn grip cap and sling loops, measures 14-1/4″ over checkered and engraved steel trap butt plate and features early Griffin and Howe traits of double beaded European style cheek piece, modified fleur-de-lis checkering, and schnabel forend. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. Griffin and Howe rifle 202 is pictured and described in an article by Michael Petrov in PRECISION SHOOTING, December 2003, and is very similar to this rifle. PROVENANCE: Cover letter from Michael Petrov, and copy of article in Precision Shooting on the 400 Whelen. CONDITION: Very good, as restored. Metal retains virtually all of a hot immersion blue. Wood retains virtually all of rubbed oil refinish. Checkering is slightly worn w/ a couple areas of compression in grip and forend. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. 4-36267 MGM48 (6,000-10,000)

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
	1302	$2,300.00	LIKELY THE FIRST GRIFFIN AND HOWE 400 WHELEN CUSTOM RIFLE. SN 951470. Cal. 400 Whelen. Griffin and Howe number 201 was most likely made in 1923. In the early days Griffin and Howe numbered their rifles in batches according to caliber. Numbers 201-250 were alloted to the 400 Whelen. The highest number recorded by Michael Petrov is 228. This rifle has 24″ 1/3 Octagon, 2/3 Round bbl w/ integral matted rib, w/ longitudinally dovetailed silver bead in a front ramp. Top of rib is engraved “No. 201 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York.” “400 Whelen” is engraved on top left bbl flat. Springfield action retains standard military nomenclature on receiver ring. Bolt has checkering on flattened bottom of knob and a panel on the top as well. Lyman 48 receiver sight has been installed. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip stock w/ horn grip cap and sling loops, measures 14-1/4″ over checkered and engraved steel trap butt plate and features early Griffin and Howe traits of double beaded European style cheek piece, modified fleur-de-lis* checkering, and schnabel forend. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. Griffin and Howe rifle 202 is pictured and described in an article by Michael Petrov in PRECISION SHOOTING, December 2003, and is very similar to this rifle. PROVENANCE: Cover letter from Michael Petrov, and copy of article in Precision Shooting on the 400 Whelen. CONDITION: Very good, as restored. Metal retains virtually all of a hot immersion blue. Wood retains virtually all of rubbed oil refinish. Checkering is slightly worn w/ a couple areas of compression in grip and forend. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. 4-36267 MGM48 (6,000-10,000) 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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