This rare gun was made in circa 1904 and features Baker’s forearm ejector system. Prior to 1902 this type of gun was referred to as a Monarch model before being reclassified by Greeners as the “FH”. With blued barrels each engraved with a spray of fine scrollwork at the breech end. Concave rib with bead front sight, signed “W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 68. HAYMARKET. LONDON. WORKS ST. MARY’S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.”, and engraved with further scrollwork at the rib extension. Scalloped back treble grip bolstered action signed “W.W. GREENER” on each side, with serpentine fences, blued action floor plate, blued cross bolt and blued toplever. Blued side mounted Greener patent safety catch with gold inlaid “SAFE” and blued trigger guard engraved “GRADE FH50” on the tang. The whole finely engraved with scrollwork and vignettes involving hunting dogs, partridge, ducks, woodcocks and a pheasant. The underside of the barrels and the watertable with Birmingham nitro proof marks and London nitro reproof marks, and Greener “Elephant” trademarks. Figured 14 3/8 inch semi-pistol grip stock with dark horn drop points, and checkered grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release. Proved at 18.7mm /18.7mm (.736 inches), measuring 18.7mm /18.7mm (.736 inches), 2 3/4 inch (70mm) chambers, choke constriction .023/.011, minimum wall thickness 0.021/0.023. Weight 6 lbs. 5 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Barrels retaining 99% reblued finish with some slight muzzle rub, signature and breech engraving clear. Action brushed bright, engraving crisp and clear. Trigger guard, action floor plate and toplever retaining near 100% reblued finish, engraving clear. Straight grain stock with well defined checkering, expertly refinished, some light storage and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.