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MAGNIFICENT GRIFFIN HOWE FARQUHARSON IN .219 ZIPPER -- J UNERTL SCOPED -- INCREDIBLE RIFLE -- ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE
Guns International #: 103322105 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Griffin & Howe Rifles - Custom Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Greenes Guns
Member Since: 3/18/07
First Name: CHUCK
Last Name: BRUNNER
State: Alabama
Country: United States
Phone: (251) 424-5536
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 30
Total Number of Listings: 575
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: certified funds, personal check, money orders
Description:
UNQUESTIONABLY, ONE OF THE FINEST ENGRAVED GRIFFIN RIFLES AVAILABLE TO THE COLLECTOR FRATERNITY ! -- ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL APPLIED FINISHES PRESENT -- FARQUHARSON ACTION CHAMBERED AS BUILT IN .219 ZIPPER -- OUT OF A VERY ASTUTE COLLECTION -- LET THE PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE RIFLE -- BEAUTIFUL J.UNERTL SCOPE -- LIGHT TAPER HEAVY TARGET BARREL-- RAILED QUARTER RIB -- HOODED FRONT SIGHT -- ENGRAVED STEEL GRIFFIN BUTTPLATE WITH WIDOWS PEAK -- ENGRAVED GRIFFIN STEEL GRIP CAP WITH FULL LENGTH TRIGGER GUARD STRAP -- RAISED RELIEF FILED SAFETY BUTTON -- SILVER STOCK SHEILD -- GRIFFIN HEAVY SLING POSTS -- MAGNIFICENT FULL GAME SCENE ENGRAVING -- ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SCREWS -- EBONY FOREND TIP -- BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED CHECKERING -- GORGEOUS FULL FIGURED FLAME FEATHERCROTCH WALNUT -- A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO ADD A ONCE IN A LIFETIME RIFLE TO YOUR COLLECTION - FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Note:
It was brought to our attention by Griffin and Howe collector, historian and keeper of the flame "Jim Birch", that the engraving is likely the work of G&H master engraver Joseph Fugger. Observing work present on Morris Hallowell's site and others I would repectfully have to agree. The rifle was commissioned, according to the owner, in mid 1936 and delivered sometime in the first few months of 1937. The animal scenes are consistent with Mr. Fuggers work and style (Full body game scenes) as well as the foliate panels and scroll style. Joseph Fugger, Griffin in-house master engraver from 1927 to 1972, was an under study, student and employee of Rudolph Kornbrath before moving to G&H as head engraver and a department head, engraving mentor and Instructor to Winston Churchill. Churchill, considered to be the finest engraver of his time, became Griffins master engraver upon Fugger's retirement in 1972. You are clearly able to see the similarities in Kornbrath's style in Fugger's work as well as the infuence of Fugger in Churchill's work. These men collectively are considered to be three of the finest engravers of the 20th century. Jim, Thank for your thoughtful help.
Price: $39,500.00
Manufacturer: GRIFFIN HOWE
Model: FARQUHARSON
Barrel Length: 26
Condition: EXCELLENT ORIGINAL
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT ORIGINAL
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Action: FARQUHARSON
Triggers: SINGLE
Fore End: SLENDER CHECKERED WITH EBONY TIP
Butt Pad: FACTORY STEEL PLATE
LOP: 14 1/4
Finish: CASE COLOR / BLUE / OIL
Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz WITH SCOPE
Sights: J.UNERTEL / FRONT HOODED POST
Engraving: FULL COVERAGE
Case: YES FULL OAK / LEATHER