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#519383 07/27/18 12:57 AM
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I am looking at a Winchester model 54. serial number 34048A. I understand that his rifle was made in 1930. It is not marked Griffen and Howe but am told it was made prior to G&H putting on thier own serial numbers and marking the barrel. It is for sale out of a very reputable shop.
Looking on line at G&H 54’s the stock and quality of work looks the same. The scope is a Carl Zeiss Zeilklien 22mm scope mounted with G&H ( patent pending) side mount. Also has original peep sight. Horn forend with metal grip cap.it has a vintage Hawkins leather faced pad ( leather all but worn away) very nice condition in 30 gov 06. Bluing is original with original wood finish.
I have looked on line at G&H web site but do not see this serial number. Is there any makings that I can look for to determine if this rifle was made by G&H or another custom gun maker?
I will try to post pictures tomorrow night.
In the meantime any information is appreciated.

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34048A is the Winchester serial number on the action. If the action was made in 1930, G&H couldn’t have reworked it any earlier than that and by 1930 they were settled into keeping very good records. They were up to about 1000 in their own serial number book.

Is the barrel marked “Winchester”? If so, the rifle was likely only restocked by G&H. If not a full custom build (rebarrel, etc) they were typically not marked with a G&H number. There are rifles that were rebarrelled by them that are marked “rebarrelled by G&H”, but have no serial number.

It’s a complicated story with all kinds of exceptions, but make no mistake by 1930 G&H were numbering their guns

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Would there be any value added for a 54 restocked by G&H.? Clearly has a G&H quick release system and the Zeiss scope.

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Pretty sure its not a G&H but still a nice older rifle.


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