Description:
Griffin & Howe Custom Mauser 7x57 Rifle
1920's, ENGRAVED, GORGEOUS!
General Specs: Griffin & Howe, Year 1928, 7x57, 8 1/2 lbs, Bolt Action Rifle
Serial Number: 251
Griffin & Howe is arguably the most noteworthy custom rifle maker in America. Created in 1923 and committed to building the best rifles for the American sportsman, G & H was a great success. Purchased in 1930 by Abrecombie & Fitch, many famous and powerful outdoorsmen counted on G & H to build fine, custom, well decorated rifles for their needs, among them Ernest Hemingway, Clark Gable, Jack O'Connor, Gary Cooper, Robert Ruark, Dwight Eisenhower, and Bill Ruger. You can find vintage G & H rifles that range from plain and utilitarian for around $4500 to fine works of art that surpass $30,000. G & H still builds fine rifles today.
This rifle was No. 251, built in the late 1920's on a Mauser action, and it is in wonderful original condition. There are many special features on this custom rifle that have become the hallmark for G & H including gorgeous English walnut stock with a double shadow line raised cheek panel on the left side, checkered and engraved steel butt plate with trap door, engraved with a full game scene on the floor plate, fine english scroll on the trigger guard, engraved and stippled front bridge, engraved band at base of barrel, all screws engraved, engraved border at the base of the front sight ramp, all crisp and sharp. There is a quarter rib with 3 folding leaf sights, a folding Lyman peep at the end of the bolt, a banded and stippled ramped front sight, and a G & H side mount scope base ready for a G & H mount and rings. The 25" barrel has a mirror bore with sharp rifling and no corrosion at the throat, front sight and sling banded to the barrel, and a clean crown. Stock is mounted with European style sling swivels and has borderless flor-de-lis checkering that is crisp and clean, wrap around on the forend, and a neat schnabel forend tip. Bolt is bent for a low scope mount and the handle is flattened on the backside and nicely checkered, as is the trigger blade. No pits or scratches to speak of, all in lovely condition.
What a great rifle in a most respected, soft shooting, versatile, and accurate 7mm Mauser cartridge. These guns will always maintain their value as you enjoy shooting a great American vintage classic rifle at your chosen quarry.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 25"*****
Bores: excellent, throat clean*****
% Blue: 99%*****
Ribs: 1/4 rib*****
Sights: 3 folding leaf; bolt folding peep; *****
Action
Action: mauser*****
Screws: engraved perfect*****
Engraving: barrel breach; front sight; trigger; floor plate;*****
Trigger Type: checkered 2 stg*****
Trigger Guard Color: engraved 99%*****
Stock
Type: english walnut, shadow line cheek piece, schnabel tip*****
LOP: 14 1/8"*****
Checkering Condition: excellent flor de lis, borderless*****
Butt Treatment: check steel butt, trap door*****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Griffin & Howe
Model:
251
Caliber:
7 x 57 mm Mauser
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer *****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. *****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only *****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally! *****
Item Condition: Used *****
Requires FFL?: Yes*****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
