Griffin & Howe Records - Page 2

Bill Murphy · 05-23-2020, 11:33 AM

I offered to work with Bob a couple or three days a week, at the early stages of his tenure, but he did not require my services. No one will be able to take his place. What a nice guy. He was a great help with my John Phillip Sousa research.

Bob Jurewicz · 02-07-2021, 02:42 PM

Does anyone know if Griffin & Howe has resumed issuing research letters for Parker guns?
Thank you!
Bob Jurewicz

Dean Romig · 02-07-2021, 03:13 PM

I thought they already had someone in place when Bob retired...?

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Randy Roberts · 02-07-2021, 04:59 PM

Approximately 8 months ago I spoke with Paul at GH and he informed me they did not have anyone to take Bob's place at that time but they were searching. He asked me to check in periodically and interestingly enough I just sent them an email Friday to see if they had found anyone but I have not heard back as of yet.

Bill Murphy · 02-07-2021, 05:18 PM

My offer to Bob Beach still stands, but I won't hold my breath waiting for Griffin and Howe to respond.

Bob Jurewicz · 02-07-2021, 05:28 PM

Randy,
Please share the results of you inquiry here.
Thank you!
Bob Jurewicz

Randy Roberts · 02-07-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Jurewicz

Randy,
Please share the results of you inquiry here.
Thank you!
Bob Jurewicz

You bet Bob. I intended to report back but wasn't mindful enough to add that ever important tidbit of info.

Randy Roberts · 02-18-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Jurewicz

Randy,
Please share the results of you inquiry here.
Thank you!
Bob Jurewicz

Gents I was able to speak to Paul at GH and can report that as of now they do not have a replacement for Bob. Sadly I have no words of encouragement at the moment as it seems to be in limbo. Maybe a little conversation at the Southern would help to generate some more interest in this area.

John Bastiani · 02-18-2021, 10:10 AM

I hated to hear that Mr. Beach retired. I owned a gun that was sold by Griffin and Howe and Mr. Beach sent me several pages of information. The gun was one of Winchesters cheapest 22's- a model 69 but one of the rarer variations.(69 match) The 69's aren't serial numbered but there was a number stamped in the pistol grip. I found out that G&H did this when the manufacturer didn't serial number their guns. I called Mr. Beach and gave him all the information I had on the gun and in with a matter of days he called and said he had a treasure trove of information. I couldn't believe what Mr. Beach had uncovered. He had the original ledgers that listed every detail of the gun-bill of sale and even information on the gentleman who bought the gun. It turned out that the man was an olympian and he had purchased the gun in the 50's. The gun looked brand new and even had the original factory sling. I also had a Winchester model 52 sporter from the 1930's that was marked Griffin and Howe on the barrel but the records were incomplete for this gun. Anyway- I hope that G&H gets somebody that will research the records like Mr. Beach.

Randy Roberts · 02-18-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by John Bastiani

I hope that G&H gets somebody that will research the records like Mr. Beach.

I get your meaning John but that would be a tall order of the greatest magnitude. Filling Bobs shoes will be near impossible but I wish them the best. His work is a pleasure to read, detailed and comprehensive.