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mckinney
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Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers
#346424 - 02/11/20 12:02 PM

Did anyone see this particular auction?

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/92182806_springfield-armory-1903-30-06-collector-s-rifle-very

I made an early bid but did not follow up. It ended up selling for a pretty strong price.

The auction house described it as a G&H rifle with engraved floorplate but did not post any photographs showing the engraving or any G&H marks on the rifle. But because of the selling price, I'm sure I must have missed something. The sights, barrel and German style cheekpiece are certainly interesting. Perhaps the rifle was the subject of a magazine piece back in the day or had a famous owner. A photo of the engraving would have made all the difference.

Grateful for any insight.

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Re: Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers [Re: mckinney]
#346443 - 02/11/20 11:12 PM

FYI

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Re: Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers [Re: LRF]
#346446 - 03/11/20 01:29 AM

many thanks - everything is clear now.

Very likely Joe Fugger's work.

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Re: Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers [Re: mckinney]
#346462 - 03/11/20 04:42 AM

Not sure doesn't have the feel of Mr Fugger IMO
Here is a link to some of his work Fugger

Here is a link to Mr Kornbrath: Kornbrath

My personnel opinion is that the rifle is not G & H but rather done in Europe. The cheek piece is way wrong. As for the engraving not sure it wasn't also done in Europe and may not be G & H commissioned. I call it a put together rifle. But that's my opinion and not worth debating.

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Re: Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers [Re: LRF]
#346479 - 03/11/20 01:54 PM

Too bad Michael Petrov is no longer with us, although he might be baffled by this rifle.

Do you know whether the rifle has a G&H barrel number or caliber marking?

Will be interesting to see if anyone else chimes in.

thanks

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Re: Griffin and Howe Springfield sporter on Liveauctioneers [Re: mckinney]
#346916 - 17/11/20 01:33 PM

can't find the pics of this could anyone find them and post them thanks Paul

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