Main Sale - September 2012 : Sale A1066 Lot 1743 - S2
W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE 1880 PATENT FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 32447,

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W.W. GREENER
A 12-BORE 1880 PATENT 'FACILE PRINCEPS' NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 32447,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved with a heron and 'W.W. GREENER, 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON.', the under rib with 'STERLING STEEL', bore dimensions marginal ans some external pitting, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, fences carved in high relief with acorn and oak leaf motifs, manual side safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 1/4in. boldly-figured stock with ornate chequering borders and horn-inlaid drop points, the fore-end decorated en suite, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a brass-cornered leather case with William Powell trade labels
Estimate £300-500

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