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Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope” marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely engraved b

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Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope”  marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely  engraved b
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Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope” marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely engraved by Josef Fugger and marked “Rebuilt by Griffin & Howe Inc., New York” serial #23122. The book entitled “Lucian Cary OnGuns” circa 1950 pictures this rifle and recalls the story that former owner Mr. Robert L. Lutz’ notes read that, “Frank Bergin at A & F says engraving was done by Josef Fugger at Griffin & Howe and that Joerecalls Pope bringing the gun in personally about 1932 with his picture for engraving”. He also states that the notes mention the rifle was Pope’s personal gun. The rifle shows a 30” tapered round barrel in 22 longrifle caliber showing blue and case hardened finish with a select tiger striped maple checkered stock. The fore end is over sized and elongated with a flattened bottom and adjustable rail for front swivel and the butt stock shows a high rise cheek piece with thin rubber pad. The bottom of the barrel beneath the fore end is also stamped H.M. Pope with C/580/15.9/4-12-21. The frame is masterfully engraved by Fugger with a