Completed in 1886 using an Anson & Deeley patent boxlock action incorporating Greener’s treble wedge fast patent. With blued Damascus barrels with raised solid matted rib with bead front sight, signed “W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON & 8 AVENUE DE L’OPERA PARIS. WINNER AT THE LONDON TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879”, and engraved with scrollwork at the rib extension and breech end of the rib and signed “PATENT TREBLE WEDGE FAST No. 3084”. Blued action signed “W.W. GREENER” on each side and struck on the watertable with the Greener “Elephant” trademark and “ANSON & DEELEY’S PATENT 5702”. Blued trigger guard, Greener patent side mounted safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”, and pistol grip cap. Border and scroll engraved throughout. The barrels and action with Birmingham “Not For Ball” black powder proof marks, the barrels each also struck with “W.W.G.” Figured 14 3/8 inch semi-pistol grip stock including rubber recoil pad, with carved drop points, and checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and Deeley & Edge fastener. The underside of the butt with large blank silver oval initial escutcheon and blued sling mount, the corresponding sling mount fitted beneath the barrels. Weight 13 lbs. 11.8 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Barrels retaining 60% older reblued finish with the remainder turning brown, the rib signature clear, Damascus pattern visible in areas of worn finish. Action with clear scroll engraving, retaining 40% of older reblued finish. Stock expertly refinish with well defined checkering and sharp drop points, some minor age staining behind action. Mechanically very good.