GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
AS FOUND, R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD ENGRAVED BY KORNBRATH WITH SCOPE. R. G. OWEN 30-06 RIFLE 783 30-06 CAL MODERN Cal. 30-06. 24" Slimmed and tapered round bbl is fitted with large rectangular scope mounting block at rear, sleeved-on sling eye, and matted front ramp which holds gold bead front sight with flip-up night bead. Top of bbl is engraved "R. G. OWEN - SAUQUOIT, N.Y. No 783". There is also a small newly engraved line "R. J. KORNBRATH ENG." following. (The reason for the addition of this signature is unclear, as engraving on this fine rifle is undoubtedly by Mr. Kornbrath as it incorporates many of his signature motifs, including the exquisitely executed rose blossoms, as well as a sunburst or two.) Springfield action has had tang re-shaped to give more streamlined appearance. Bottom metal has been converted to hinged floorplate type, with release button in trigger guard bow. A set trigger has been installed. Bolt body has been damascened. Knob has a ring of checkering. Flag safety (SAFE silver inlaid) has been checkered and engraved. Belding & Mull one piece scope base has been added. Bottom metal, action, and bbl accents have been beautifully and meticulously engraved with sprays of rose flowers and well cut open shaded scroll highlights. Rose bouquets are on either side of scope mounting block, as well as on pivot of bolt stop, and on trigger guard and floorplate. These bouquets are flanked by geometric embellishments and larger sprays of shaded scroll. Central motif of floorplate is a beautifully detailed relief engraved rendition of a pair of big horn rams in wooded background. A high relief mulie buck is on slimmed trigger guard bow. Steel grip cap with trap is engraved with relief scrolling acanthus and sunburst on trap. Finely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 13-1/2" over scroll engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Whelen style beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip and forend, horn forend tip, and Owen signature arrowhead drop points. A gold shield engraved with monogram "ASB" and a sling eye are on toe line. Weaver K 2.5 scope with El Paso address and crosshair reticle is in Belding & Mull rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". CONDITION: Good, as found. Metal parts retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinning and silvering overall. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig oil finish with a number of minor scratches and marks. Checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting toward breech end. Trigger will not set. Bbl screw through central diamond of forend is missing. Follower spring is broken. A beautiful rifle in need of a good cleaning and TLC. 49029-11 MGM14 (12,500-22,500)