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Lot 1549: Factory Engraved W. W. Greener Boxlock Double Rifle with Case

Kaufmann Engraved W. W. Greener Boxlock Double Rifle in .450 Nitro Express with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1549: Factory Engraved W. W. Greener Boxlock Double Rifle with Case

Kaufmann Engraved W. W. Greener Boxlock Double Rifle in .450 Nitro Express with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Kaufmann Engraved W. W. Greener Boxlock Double Rifle in .450 Nitro Express with Case

Manufacturer: Greener
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450 Express
Barrel: 27 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1284
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 375
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with ramped beaded brass bead sight and three leaf (two folding, one standing) rear sight on the matted quarter rib which is marked "W. W. GREENER. MAKER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON", marked "450 EXP. 3 1/4 CASE" and "BULLET 480 GRS." on the left and right respectively, and chambers with single extractor. The casehardened bolster boxlock action displays attractive floral scroll engraving extending to the toplever, top tang, and trigger guard which also bears a gold inlaid rose. The engraver has signed "J. Kaufmann" on the right side of the trigger guard. The rifle features a set of double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a Greener safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. Stunning, multi-point checkered splinter forend with ebony tip inlay, engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and a gold rose on the shoe. The stock is of the same outstanding quality with matching checkering, shadowline cheekpiece, casehardened grip cap, and leather wrapped recoil pad. Per the consignor, the gun was completed on May 6, 1903, and later refurbished and reregulated by renowned gunsmith and stock maker Glen Morovits. Includes a leather bound takedown case. Length of pull 15 3/8 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored and restocked, retaining 99% blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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