*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID CUSTOM ’03 SPRINGFIELD MARKED R. G. OWEN WITH SCOPE.

Revised: 10/11/2013

Additional Information: Consignor has informed us that the gold inlays on this rifle were executed by noted engraver Alvin White, who did most of the work on Owen’s later guns.

*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID CUSTOM ’03 SPRINGFIELD MARKED R. G. OWEN WITH SCOPE. SN NSN. Cal. 30-06. 21″ Medium weight sporter bbl is engraved “No. 140 R. G. Owen Cal 30-06″ on top, and has 4-1/2″ triangle of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll at breech end, and matching scroll at muzzle, with tendrils surrounding checkered ramp base, fitted with bronze sourdough front sight. Typical ’03 action has had tang re-contoured to a more pleasing shape, and a Redfield one piece scope base has been fitted. Bolt body has been engine turned. A checkered Model 70 style knob has been added. Action has been fitted with Buehler safety. Standard bottom metal has had trigger guard bow thinned to a more pleasing contour. Action, bolt handle, and bottom metal are engraved with scroll which matches the bbl. Scroll on bottom metal surrounds relief gold inlaid game animals suitable to the caliber; with bison head at front, standing grizzly bear in oval vignette on floorplate, and portrait of large pronghorn on trigger guard bow. Very finely marbled European walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2” over Neidner steel buttplate, and features large, shadow line, right hand cheekpiece, engraved grip cap, horn forend tip, sling eyes, classic borderless point pattern checkering which wraps around forestock, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “J. H. N.” Stith Bear Cub 4 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Redfield rings. Base and rings are engraved to match rifle. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig custom finishes on both wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks in wood, checkering still light in color. Bore is fine, shiny, lightly frosted in grooves. Action is smooth. Scope optics are clear. 4-49239 MGM289 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	1321	$5,750.00	Revised: 10/11/2013 Additional Information: Consignor has informed us that the gold inlays on this rifle were executed by noted engraver Alvin White, who did most of the work on Owen’s later guns. ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID CUSTOM ’03 SPRINGFIELD MARKED R. G. OWEN WITH SCOPE. SN NSN. Cal. 30-06. 21″ Medium weight sporter bbl is engraved “No. 140 R. G. Owen Cal 30-06″ on top, and has 4-1/2″ triangle of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll at breech end, and matching scroll at muzzle, with tendrils surrounding checkered ramp base, fitted with bronze sourdough front sight. Typical ’03 action has had tang re-contoured to a more pleasing shape, and a Redfield one piece scope base has been fitted. Bolt body has been engine turned. A checkered Model 70 style knob has been added. Action has been fitted with Buehler safety. Standard bottom metal has had trigger guard bow thinned to a more pleasing contour. Action, bolt handle, and bottom metal are engraved with scroll which matches the bbl. Scroll on bottom metal surrounds relief gold inlaid game animals suitable to the caliber; with bison head at front, standing grizzly bear in oval vignette on floorplate, and portrait of large pronghorn on trigger guard bow. Very finely marbled European walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2” over Neidner steel buttplate, and features large, shadow line, right hand cheekpiece, engraved grip cap, horn forend tip, sling eyes, classic borderless point pattern checkering which wraps around forestock, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “J. H. N.” Stith Bear Cub 4 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Redfield rings. Base and rings are engraved to match rifle. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig custom finishes on both wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks in wood, checkering still light in color. Bore is fine, shiny, lightly frosted in grooves. Action is smooth. Scope optics are clear. 4-49239 MGM289 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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