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Lot 538: Griffin & Howe Engraved and Upgraded Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Griffin & Howe Game Scene Engraved Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 538: Griffin & Howe Engraved and Upgraded Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Griffin & Howe Game Scene Engraved Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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Griffin & Howe Game Scene Engraved Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 308 Win
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1768
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 336
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built on a 1953 manufactured Winchester Model 70 action which was subsequently upgraded by Griffin & Howe. Blued barrel with hooded ramped beaded blade front sight surrounded by scroll engraving, "No. 2239 GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK" marked on top, flip up rear sight, and band of engraving at the breech. The action has a gold inlaid serial number, still visible "WP" proof, rear peep sight base, and engraved Griffin & Howe scope mount holding a Zeiss scope. The floorplate is also engraved in the style of J. Fuggar, showing a hunter grabbing for his rifle at the appearance of a bear in a forest scene and a big horn ram on the trigger guard. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with horn forend tip, engraved steel grip cap, raised cheek piece, sling studs, gold inscription oval marked "S.R.H", and checkered steel trapdoor buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as upgraded to current configuration, retaining 90% Griffin & Howe applied blue finish, remaining with wear visible on the trigger guard, minor handling evidence on the balance, a few tiny scratches in the wood, and sharp stock checkering. The scope optics are clear with a few blemishes. Mechanically excellent.



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