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Griffin & Howe, Number 877, 1903 Springfield Action, 21" Carbine, 7 m/m Mauser
Guns International #: 102157867 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Griffin & Howe Rifles - Custom Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: James Birch
Member Since: 6/17/18
First Name: James
Last Name: Birch
State: Ohio
Zip: 44004
Country: United States
Phone: (440) 997-0428
Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 73
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: US Postal Mondey Order, Certified Bank Check
Description:
SOLD.
For sale is a Griffin & Howe Rifle, built on a 1903 Springfield Action with an 21" barrel (this barrel length was occasionally utilized by G&H on their earlier guns), Serial Number 877, built in late 1928 or early1929. It is completely original in every way. The gun is in very good plus condtion overall. It even has the original numbered scope holster. The gun came out of Washington State. That is as much as I know about its history, as Griffin & Howe did not have any records for this particular rifle. This gun features the Single Lever Mount and is equipped with a Zeiss Zielklein scope with the German Reticle (3 crosshair).
Note: The 21" barrel length was utilzed by Griffin & Howe in their guns made in the late 1920's for a "Carbine" or "Short Rifle." It makes a wonderful gun that swings easlly and balances well. I personally think it is the better suited for this style of gun than either the 20" or 22" barrels that other makers use (and, of course, have used for many years). Just a side note here--in relatively "Modern Gun Production," CZ made a little Model--the 455 American--with a 20 1/2" barrel, and. in my mind's eye--these are just abnout the nicest handling little guns in small calibers that anyone could ask for. So, I rest my case with the G&H guns built with the 21" barrels in the late 1920's and early 1930's.
The snap is broken on the Scope Holster. We had a Saddelry Shop in town, but it closed down years ago. A good leather person should be able to fix it without too much effort.
If you want the gun shipped in a hard case, my cost at the local Dunham's store is $ 32.02 for a Flambeau Hard Case. You would need to add this to the total.
The one good feature about G&H guns is that Seymour Griffin always ordered actions and barreled actions from the current Springfield Armory stock. Therefore, unlike Sedgley, his guns were always about the 800,000 Serial Number range (The "Questionable" early Springfield actions that so much has been written about). I have never taken this gun apart. I didn't want to burr up the gun screws even though I have gunsmithing screwdrivers. The fact that G&H bulit the gun, and that it was all original, was good enough for me.
In the early G&H guns, I greatly prefer the 1903 Springfield Actioned guns.
There was an "Unknown Stockmaker" who worked at Griffin & Howe during the period of the late 1920's and into the early 1930's. He made the stock for this gun. Note how he kept the edges sharp on the contours of the left hand side of the stock. I have seen several of his stocks made like this. I find it very attractive, and aesthetically wonderful. Other G&H stockmakers had slightly more rounded edges on the lines of their stocks. This particluar gun has a wonderful piece of Circassian Walnut, as is evident in the pictures.
No extra holes, nothing. The bolt and extractor are engine-turned. The bolt is cross-hatched in the typical pattern that G&H used during this period. The raceway and follower are blued.
The LOP is 13 1/2inches. The gun weighs 8 pounds, 5.3 oz. scoped. There is a stamping on the base of # 15 and the stamping on the bottom of the Single Lever Mount is # 22. Photos illustrate these numbers. The mount fits on the base perfectly. There is a tiny spot of corrosion on the mount, and three tiny spots on the bottom of the barrel. I simply have kept these wiped with oil. You could easily take and use fine Emory cloth to clean them, but, would have to find the right touch-up Bluing for finish. Agin, view the photos.
The action is like glass on this gun. It is my personal opinion that the best G&H rifles were made from 1927 to 1936. By 1927, G&H had somewhat "Standardized" features on their guns. This particular gun embodies such features.
$6799.00 plus shipping and insurance.
Call or email me if you have any questions.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
Manufacturer: Griffin & Howe
Model: 1903 Springfield
Serial Number: 877
Barrel Length: 21
Condition: VG Plus
Metal Condition: VG Plus
Wood Condition: VG Plus
Bore Condition: Good