Superb custom Griffin & Howe bolt magazine sporting rifle made in 1959 on a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 action, making this one of the most desirable of the pre-64 models.

This big game rifle has seen virtually no use with only the faintest of handling marks on the wood and flawless bore, barrel and action. The 22 & 7/8" barrel with British nitro proof marks as a UK import has the "Griffin & Howe Inc. New York, NY" barrel engraving, ramp-mounted bead foresight, receiver with a detachable WVS L7 adjustable rear sight, and topped with a side-mounted Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight.

Jeweled bolt, checkered hollow bolt knob, floral engraved recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with push button release, handsome well-figured pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, steel pistol grip cap, sling swivels, 13 & 7/8" pull and 1" rubber recoil pad.

Floorplate is engraved with bold acanthus scroll work on a matte background, and highlighted with a roundel with a lone English longbowman and the engraver William V. Wild's initials "WVW" beneath the archer, and the trigger guard initiated "CJP."

Weight is 9 pounds 2 ounces with iron sights, and 10 pounds 7 ounces with the scope mounted.

This is an extraordinarily fine rifle suitable for the largest North American game, as well as all African game (the .375 H&H magnum is considered the smallest caliber suitable for big game African hunting).

Comps for this custom made collector's item have sold in the low to mid teens, but I've set pricing at a very competitive $9975.00. Please see gunsinternational.com right now for two similar G&H in .375 listed right now at $15.5k and $21.5k.

Collection in Port St Joe Beach; I have a 100% positive online ratings history that I'm happy to share. Thank you for your interest!