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Lot 380: W.W. Greener 28 Bore “Facile Princeps” Shotgun

Rare Engraved W.W. Greener 28 Bore “Facile Princeps” Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 380: W.W. Greener 28 Bore “Facile Princeps” Shotgun

Rare Engraved W.W. Greener 28 Bore “Facile Princeps” Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Rare Engraved W.W. Greener 28 Bore “Facile Princeps” Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: WW Greener
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1429
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 33
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1905 with raised matted concave rib signed “W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 68. HAYMARKET LONDON. WORKS. ST. MARY’S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND,” single extractor, bolstered treble grip action signed “W.W. GREENER,” Greener patent cross bolt, Greener side safety with inlaid “SAFE,” light border and scroll engraving, Birmingham nitro proof marks, Greener “Elephant” trademarks, and figured 14" walnut straight hand stock including rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, and panels of multi-point checkering to the grip and forearm, the latter with Deeley and Edge fastener and dark horn tip. The butt with silver oval initial escutcheon engraved with an "F." Barrel measurements (R/L) proved at 28/28, measuring .552/.553, 2 1/2" chambers, cylinder/improved modified chokes, minimum wall thickness 0.040/0.032. Weight 5 lbs. 1 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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