GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70.G&HBOLT RIFLE M70305242.243 WINMODERNCal. .243 Winchester. This fine rifle, G & H no. 2541, made in the mid 1960's, has 24" medium weight round bbl, fitted with quarter rib, which extends back over receiver ring. Rib is stippled on top, and fitted with two folding leaf express sights with gold lines. Bbl is also fitted with banded-on sling eye, and front ramp with knurled sight protector holding gold bead front sight. Top of bbl is engraved "No 2541 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NY. NY." Pre 64 Model 70 action has had bolt release expanded and nicely checkered, and has been fitted with G&H type scope bases on tops of receiver ring and bridge. Bolt body, extractor, and right runway have been engine turned. Pear-shaped bolt knob has five teardrops of well cut checkering around outer diameter with engraved floral tip. Bottom metal has had bow machined to accept button floorplate release. A commercial trigger has been installed. Exceptionally fine, smoky marbled, and lightly figured French walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2" over Niedner type checkered buttplate. Stock features classic G&H styling with swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, engraved recoil bolt, ebony forend tip, and deeply chamfered cartridge ejection port. Rifle comes with G&H top mount scope rings holding aluminum tube. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks on wood, and a fairly deep dent in front portion of cheekpiece flare. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49296-4 MGM408 (4,500-6,500)