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R. G. OWEN, 30-06- FULL KORNBRATH ENGRAVING- SPRINGFIELD ACTION- PERIOD GRIFFIN & HOWE SIDE MOUNT- PERIOD ZEISS SCOPE- GOLD GRIZZLY- EXC. COND.
Guns International #: 101938474 Seller's Inventory #: y729
Category: Fine Rifles - Springfield Rifles
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Seller: Champlin
Company: Champlin Firearms Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/07
First Name: George
Last Name: Caswell
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73702
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 237-7388
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
5 Plus Days
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Description:
#818, R. G. Owen (Robert Griffith), No.818: A 30-06 on a Springfield Action, Fully Kornbrath Engraved, A 24" barrel, Engraved band front ramp with a locking sight protector, Engraved band sling eye on the barrel, Engraved barrel at the breech, Engraved all steel Griffin & Howe double lever side mount, Original period Zeiss scope with a post/crosshair reticle, Engraved original Lyman peep sight mounted on the right side of the receiver bridge, Engraved and matted receiver ring & bridge, 5 panel bolt knob checkering with a fully engraved bolt handle, Springfield wing safety, Fully checkered trigger face, Engraved hinged floorplate with a center bow release, Fully engraved case color hardened bolt sleeve; 70% coverage of Kornbrath engraving on the receiver, floorplate, trigger guard, G&H side mount plus a Gold Grizzly on the floorplate, A classic Owen stock, Engraved grip cap, Ebony forend tip, Beaded shadowline cheekpiece, Wrap around Point pattern checkering with a ribbon, 13 9/16" L.O.P. over a fully checkered and engraved steel buttplate with a trapdoor over a large cavity, 7 lbs. 9 oz. as a peep sighted rifle and 8 lbs. 7 oz. with the Zeiss scope, This classic was completely refinished by an absolute professional without any metal polishing or stock sanding, The blue now at 99%, The stock finish now at 99%, The checkering is at 100%, The bore is excellent plus. Here is a neat classic Owen Springfield with the touch of Kornbrath that had exceptionally good custodians for all these years.
Bob Owen was born in Wales in 1884 and his father was a stockmaker at Greener. It was the early 1920's when he advertised Springfield Remodeling and Gunstocking from his Sauquoit, N. Y. address. By the mid 20's his custom rifles were some of the most expensive made in America. In 1931 he moved to Tucson, Arizona and by 1935 he was the head of Winchester's custom department and was involved with the development of the M1 carbine. He made a try-stock for the Model 21 and helped fit people at Abercrombie & Fitch on weekends. He passed away in December of 1959.
Price: $9,800.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield