Maybe I did not make myself clear. I never meant to imply that the RIFLE'S ACTION/metalwork etc. was that of GRIFFIN AND HOWE. [no barrel #,address etc.] It is clearly that of the SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, I simply thought the original/pre-splice stock may have been GRIFFIN and HOWE's and while there, they polished the follower and raceways. Agreed there is a lot of difference between mine and XAUSA's TO BE SURE AND I WOULD WAGER, A LOT OF DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COST.