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Lot #1443
Lot #1445

Lot 1444: Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle

Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1444: Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle

Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1619
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 356
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Originally built as a Springfield Model 1903 rifle and subsequently upgraded to current configuration by Griffin & Howe in New York. This rifle features a medium weight barrel marked "No 449 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York" on top and "30/06 Gov." on the chamber with a ramped beaded blade front sight. The front receiver ring is matted with the markings removed, and the rear ring is fitted with an adjustable Lyman peep sight. Mounted in a checkered walnut Schnabel tip pistol grip stock with horn grip cap, shadow line cheekpiece, two sling swivels, and a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom upgraded by Griffin & Howe, retaining 90% plus blue finish with some minor rubbing on the bolt, minor handling evidence, some light edge wear on the stock, and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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