Seems to be some interest here in pre war G&H sporters, so here are a few pics of one of mine. This rifle is built on an original Mauser sporter action that is listed in Speed's book. It was listed as late 1923 production as an action only, not a rifle model, however the action was listed as 9.3x62mm caliber. Seems a little odd, but that's what the book states.

Other oddities continue: The barrel is the Krupp half round/half octagon with full length rib and integral front sight ramp like the barrel on G&H no. 119 that Mike posted earlier. This barrel is only 20" long though and obvioulsy was not shortened from the muzzle since the integral front sight base is all there. The stock is highly figured walnut with an ebony, rather than horn forend tip and the forend tip is rather short compared to many G&H rifles. Steel grip cap and trap door buttplate of the smooth rather than checkered variety. One standing and two folding leaves on the rear sight with gold lines.

This rifle shoots very well and I killed a meat bull moose with it about three years ago.

A great rifle in a super caliber, would make a nice pair with my 06. At serial No. 500 G&H threw their hands in the air and started numbering them in order regardless of caliber.

Thanks for sharing,

Another fine rifle. Beautiful. Are the bolt knobs checkered on these old G$H rifles?

SDH, do you know if the barrel matting done by Andy Wojtowycz is similar to that shown here? It's hard to see from the photos on his webpage.

cheers,
- stu

Now let me get this straight-you have the .30-06 G&H AND the .35 Whelen G&H w/ 1/2 octagon-1/2 round barrel? Have I told you that I hate you lately?

That .35 Whelen is such a nice rifle. On the front sight it looks like there is a line across the ramp. Is that just the way the picture came out, or is the whole ramp dovetailed in?

You have very nice taste in rifles. Very nice indeed.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I sure appreciate it.

Steve: Yep, we're pretty isolated out here in the Aleutians, as you know it's about 800 air miles from here to Mike. It's not a bad place to live, but sometimes it would be nice to be a little more accessible.

Stu: This Mauser does not have a checkered bolt knob, but many of the Springfields do.

Marc: Thanks, I feel fortunate to have these rifles. Will try to post a few more interesting pieces from the safe as time allows. You are correct, the upper portion of the ramp is a seperate piece.

Chisana, that is one fine rifle. It's the perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern functionality. I really think that ol' Gent deserves a sunny retirement home in Texas. Drop me a line when he's ready to head south.

Nice rifle, indeed. I suppose it would only be natural to use a 9.3x62mm action as the basis for a .35 Whelen.

Griffin & Howe certainly knew what they were doing. Really nice.