Manufactured in circa 1882. With browned damascus barrels with concave rib with bead front sight, signed “W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879”, and “PATENT TREBLE WEDGE FAST No. 3084” in front of the rib extension. Casehardened action with carved percussion fences, Greener patent cross bolt, blued toplever and blued trigger guard. Casehardened rebounding side locks each signed “W.W. GREENER”. The water table stamped “W.W. GREENER’S PATENT” and with the Greener “Elephant” trademark. The barrels struck with Birmingham “Not For Ball” black powder proof marks. Well figured 15 inch semi-pistol grip stock including rubber recoil pad, with carved drop points, checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and Deeley & Edge fastener. Weight 9 lbs. 14.2 oz.

Barrels with attractive damascus twist pattern and retaining 20% original fading browned finish, the remainder a grey patina with some corrosion marking evident, signature crisp and clear. Action retaining 90% original strong casehardened finish, trigger guard and toplever retaining near 95% original deep blued finish. Stock with minor storage and handling marks, well-defined checkering, has been reoiled, replacement Silvers type rubber butt pad. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.