June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2018
Dovetailed barrels are marked with Greener's name and address on slightly raised narrow concave matted rib. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Unique case hardened spring cocking boxlock action features automatic side safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with line borders and small sprays of scroll. "W. W. Greener" is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over ribbed horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release. Gun is housed in its original green canvas case with tan leather trim and brass corners. Top is embossed with initials, "A. E. B." Interior is lined in green cloth with Greener label in lid along with charge card for this gun. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, oil bottle, and straps for case. Excellent, original condition; retaining over 95% original finish on all surfaces. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine, inside and out. The Empire gun was made for export to and for hard service in the far reaches of the British Empire. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.
Accessories
Case, Accessories
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .035 (R) .038
Choke
(L) .039 (extra full) (R) .011 (lt mod)
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .729 (R) .729
Length Of Pull
14-1/2" Neutral cast.