Main Sale December 2009 : Sale A1034 Lot 1740
W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE GRADE G3 FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 44922,

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W.W. GREENER
A 12-BORE 'GRADE G3' FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 44922,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, scroll engraved at the breech-end, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON &. ST MARY'S SQUARE BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS. 1875. 1877. 1878 & 1879.' and engraved with a vignette of game birds at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, scallop-backed treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine floral and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate, with inlaid horn drop-points, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.