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LOT 540
Exceptional Engraved Griffin &
Howe Model 1903 Bolt Action .30-06 Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 1558, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, fancy checkered walnut stock. Built on a Model 1903 action, this
rifle features a ramped hooded blade front sight, three leaf express rear sight on
a matted raised quarter rib, and peep rear sight on the rear receiver ring. The barrel features
finely executed floral scroll engraving on either side of the ramp and central sling sling loop, as well as a block of floral scroll extending from the end of the front sight towards the quarter rib. The barrel is marked “No 1558 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York” in the center with “30-06 Gov.” to the left of the quarter rib. Coming off the receiver on either side of the rib is a spray of floral scroll work. The
front receiver ring is matted with more floral scroll spilling of either side. The engraving even extends to the bolt shroud and the sides of the peep sight. The markings on the safety and magazine cutoff are inlaid in gold. The floorplate exhibits a masterfully relief engraved scene of six sheep on a mountain side surrounded by more floral scroll and a hunter on horseback in front of his cabin on the triggerguard. The action and barrel are mounted in a wonderfully contrasted, lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut stock with horn forend cap, shadowline cheekpiece, engraved sling eye, a silver initial escutcheon engraved with the initials “KWB”, and blued steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as custom built and elaborately engraved by Griffin & Howe, retaining 99% plus custom blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The stock is extremely fine with some scattered minor handling marks, a couple of small chips on the forend cap, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This wonderful rifle would be at home in any high end sporting arms collection!
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 541 Cased Rigby-Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle in .375 Magnum with Scope - Serial no. 4326, 375 H&H magnum cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built by J. Rigby & Co. on a commercial square bridge Mauser-Oberndorf action in 1913. The blued barrel features a hooded ramped beaded blade sight, under barrel sling stud, folding two position island rear sight with gold inlaid center lines, “J. Rigby & Co. London, England” in script ahead of the rear sight, 1994 dated London proofs, and “375 MAGNUM/RIGBY-MAUSER” on the front receiver ring. The action is a Mauser 98 type with a square rear bridge, casehardened scope rings holding a Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5-4.5x18 scope, and blued bolt with peep sight
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at the rear. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with trapdoor grip cap holding an extra front sight blade, gold inscription oval marked “RA”, rear sling stud, and checkered steel trapdoor buttplate holding a cleaning kit. Includes a Rigby case with leather scope case, cleaning kit, leather muzzle cover, nickel oiler, and leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, a few blemishes in the finish, traces of blue remaining on the buttplate, a couple tiny scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock. The scope rings show vibrant case colors. Scope optics are sharp. The case is fair and the accessories are very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000