Very nice. I enjoy the craftsmanship of the gunsmiths. I do appreciate these works of art, and I hope you hunt with them. I understand that currently, the trend is AR's and other synthetic rifles, but the warmth of walnut and the craftsmanship of mating wood to metal is, to me, so much richer.
I own an AR too; there is a place for both, but I agree in that I take more pride in ownership of a fine custom-made rifle with a beautiful walnut stock than I do with my AR, but I'm not sure everyone would agree.
I have a 1957 Marlin 336 with the G&H side mount. The quality was impeccable. These were the types of side mounts hunters wanted on their hunting rifles.
I agree whole-heartedly. These mounting systems are still available today, but they are costly to install correctly and since first made in 1928, they are a little more cumbersome than the latest Rechnagel and the older claw-mount systems that are as expensive to install. All three are excellent mounting systems that retain zero when removed and remounted (if installed correctly.)
I have a Dale Goens custom with his 17-point checkering pattern, From Monte Kennedy's book Checkering and Carving of gun stocks. A left-handed Mathieu action and New Zealand circassian Walnut stock. Beautiful custom rifle. Chambered for my favorite cartridge the 270 Weatherby Magnum.
No argument here. Many have been fitted with their 1928 G&H side mounts and I personally believe, while that was a great mount, it is out dated today by some of the German quick release-bring-back-to zero rings and mounts such as Rechnagel. So, if you are a passionate G&H collector, you might want to look for one with a G&H mount. On the other hand, if I were looking for a G&H rifle for totally modern use, I would be looking for a G&H rifle without the older G&H quick release mounting system. But that's just me!
Yes I have used the Dale Goens custom rifle elk hunting and will use it again. Like Browning said in its catalog, The scars of many hunts will only enhance its inherent value.
Great analogy! ...and besides the great makers, if you get into the great engravers, such as Stefano Pedretti, Manrico Torcoli, Mario Terzi, Claude Cremini, Aldo Rizzini, and many others... then you really get a feeling that the great Italian painters and sculptor's are back! Bertuzzi liked to think they were the Ferrari of Italian guns. Some guns have now been named Michelangelo and Leonardo -- so your analogy is appropo, thank you for your comment.
Looking for info on a early, what I believe to be, 1923/24 Abercrombie & Fitch #137- 30-06. Supposedly owned by one of the "4 great white hunters" whom assisted in the production of the 1931 MGM movie - Trader Horn. It does possess many indicators of a Griffin and/or G&H. Existing G&H records apparently begin in 1930, so no help there. If you could steer me to a resource ? Would love to share pics in order to learn more. Thank you in advance for your time.
Jb, there was a magazine called Gun Facts, that had much information on early Griffin & Howe's, Sedgeley's, Hoffman's and other custom rifles between the wars. I would start with trying to find copies of those. They usually had beautiful covers.
Very nice. I enjoy the craftsmanship of the gunsmiths. I do appreciate these works of art, and I hope you hunt with them.
I understand that currently, the trend is AR's and other synthetic rifles, but the warmth of walnut and the craftsmanship of mating wood to metal is, to me, so much richer.
I own an AR too; there is a place for both, but I agree in that I take more pride in ownership of a fine custom-made rifle with a beautiful walnut stock than I do with my AR, but I'm not sure everyone would agree.
I have a 1957 Marlin 336 with the G&H side mount. The quality was impeccable. These were the types of side mounts hunters wanted on their hunting rifles.
I agree whole-heartedly. These mounting systems are still available today, but they are costly to install correctly and since first made in 1928, they are a little more cumbersome than the latest Rechnagel and the older claw-mount systems that are as expensive to install. All three are excellent mounting systems that retain zero when removed and remounted (if installed correctly.)
Beautiful custom rifles state-of-the-art
Thank you!
I have a Dale Goens custom with his 17-point checkering pattern, From Monte Kennedy's book Checkering and Carving of gun stocks. A left-handed Mathieu action and New Zealand circassian Walnut stock. Beautiful custom rifle. Chambered for my favorite cartridge the 270 Weatherby Magnum.
Nice rifles, thanks for sharing.
I’m on the Big Island! Nice to see one with a shorter length of pull.
I’d love to “talk story” when COVID has passed.
Aloha Raymond, We've emailed each other since you wrote this.
Beautiful rifle
Thank you for your comment.
Griffin & Howe were and still are at the top of the game
No argument here. Many have been fitted with their 1928 G&H side mounts and I personally believe, while that was a great mount, it is out dated today by some of the German quick release-bring-back-to zero rings and mounts such as Rechnagel. So, if you are a passionate G&H collector, you might want to look for one with a G&H mount.
On the other hand, if I were looking for a G&H rifle for totally modern use, I would be looking for a G&H rifle without the older G&H quick release mounting system. But that's just me!
Yes I have used the Dale Goens custom rifle elk hunting and will use it again. Like Browning said in its catalog, The scars of many hunts will only enhance its inherent value.
True for the passionate owner of ones hunting heirloom, but not usually for its resale value!
Some people collect fine art others cars but precision firearms and those with fine grained walnut are my Rembrandt or Maserati.
Great analogy! ...and besides the great makers, if you get into the great engravers, such as Stefano Pedretti, Manrico Torcoli, Mario Terzi, Claude Cremini, Aldo Rizzini, and many others... then you really get a feeling that the great Italian painters and sculptor's are back! Bertuzzi liked to think they were the Ferrari of Italian guns. Some guns have now been named Michelangelo and Leonardo -- so your analogy is appropo, thank you for your comment.
Looking for info on a early, what I believe to be, 1923/24 Abercrombie & Fitch #137- 30-06. Supposedly owned by one of the "4 great white hunters" whom assisted in the production of the 1931 MGM movie - Trader Horn. It does possess many indicators of a Griffin and/or G&H. Existing G&H records apparently begin in 1930, so no help there. If you could steer me to a resource ? Would love to share pics in order to learn more. Thank you in advance for your time.
Jb, there was a magazine called Gun Facts, that had much information on early Griffin & Howe's, Sedgeley's, Hoffman's and other custom rifles between the wars. I would start with trying to find copies of those. They usually had beautiful covers.
I always wanted one of G&H detachable side mounts.
They work well!
Very nice rifle and excellent shooting Roger.I agree that a rifle like that needs to be taken out and used for hunting game.
Thank you, Rob, for the comment.
Fun with flags 😂 beautiful rifles though😊
Thank you for your input, Meg.
Too bad the 338 was drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Some people.
It is not a Winchester, it is a Griffin & Howe... and a perfect example of a Griffin & Howe has a Griffin & Howe side mount as does this one.