Product Details
W.W. GREENER
A LITTLE USED 8-BORE 'GRADE FJ' FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 55456,
32in. nitro 'Wrought steel' barrels with broad matt rib, engraved 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.', treble-grip action with stepped shoulders, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, plain action retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in semi-pistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, sling swivels, weight 10lb. 14oz.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was started in 1906 and completed in November 1909 at a cost of 20 guineas
Estimate £8,000-10,000
THE ABOVE LOT IS PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58 (2) OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT.