The Las Vegas Antique Gun Show always has wonderful firearms that cause me to do impulsive things... The pictured rifle belonged to a friend that shares many of the same "addictions" as myself. We saw each other in the hotel lobby before we were able to load in. After talking about what we had brought, he discovered I had something he dearly wanted & needed....a Unertl USMC 8X sniper scope. He said come and check out my table... There is was in all it's wondrous glory (for me at least) a spectacular Springfield 1903 Sporter by Griffin & Howe. The barrel is serial numbered 665. It has the G&H 1/4 rib w/ express double sights. Horn fore arm tip. G&H butt pad. LOP is 14". Lyman 48 receiver sight w/ filler. Post war G&H two lever scope mount w/ Weaver scope... which will soon to be replaced with mint 1931 G&H 26mm Windage mount w/ Hensoldt 4x scope. Overall, in wonderful condition... after a couple hours of friendly, no-pressure negotiation, we came to a mutually agreed upon solution. The result, we are both very happy... and that's the best result that can happen between friends. I've emailed Griffin & Howe to get a letter of authenticity and who it was made for. Two more days at the show and who knows what will show up next.... (post edited for corrections & content)
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Last edited by OSS; 02/05/25 10:31 PM.