Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2013 : Sale A190913 Lot 1384 - S2
W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE (3IN.) EMPIRE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 75076,

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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE (3IN.) 'EMPIRE' BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 75076,
32in. Greener BB3 trade mark nitro barrels with concave matt rib, the breech end with cartouche engraved 'W. W. GREENER. MAKER. 40. PALL MALL. LONDON. WORKS. BIRMINGHAM.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, some pitting, treble-grip action, manual side-safety, line border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, 9 3/4in. fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 7oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed with 30in. barrels in 1949 for a Mr. J.E. Hulse.

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

S2