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Lot 353:W.W. Greener 8 Bore Facile Princeps Double Barrel Duck Gun

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 353:W.W. Greener 8 Bore Facile Princeps Double Barrel Duck Gun

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Game Scene Engraved W.W. Greener 8 Bore “Facile Princeps” Double Barrel “Grade ET30” Non-Ejector Duck Gun

Manufactured c. 1906. The concave matted rib has a bead front sight and a rib extension and is signed “W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 40. PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W." The casehardened treble grip bolstered action is signed “W.W. GREENER,” is engraved with a scene of two ducks taking off from water on each side, and has a blued action floor plate, Greener cross bolt, toplever, side mounted Greener patent safety catch with gold inlaid “SAFE,” and trigger guard engraved “GRADE ET30”. The underside of the barrels and the water table have Birmingham nitro proof marks and reproof marks and Greener “Elephant” trademarks, and the underside of the rib has an import mark under the forearm. The figured semi-pistol grip stock has a checkered grip, forearm, and dark horn buttplate. The forearm has a Deeley & Edge fastener and a dark horn tip. The underside of the butt has a blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 11 lbs 4 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

ConditionFine. The barrels retain nearly all of their reblued finish, and the rib signature is softened. The action has crisp engraving and retains 97% of the original strong casehardened finish. The trigger guard, action floor plate and toplever with nearly all of their reblued finish. The re-oiled straight grain semi-pistol grip stock has well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWW Greener
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8
Barrel32 inch
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1407
Catalog page269
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