GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
W. W. GREENER G 70 IMPERIAL GRADE EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH FINE TOMLINSON ENGRAVING AND CASE.W.W. GREENERSxS G704645412W/CASE(1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 30" Dovetailed wrought steel ("Indestructible by gunpowder" as engraved on top rib) bbls are nicely engraved on breech ends, and have Birmingham black powder proofs. Front lump is fitted with G ejector system. Boxlock scallop backed action with Greener crossbolt, and automatic side safety, is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding delicately rendered game scenes; pigeons on left, grouse on right, and a pair of rabbits on floorplate. Top lever is gold inlaid with imperial crown and scepter. Fences are beautifully carved in scrolling shell pattern which is a signature of the highly regarded Harry Tomlinson. Nicely marbled and finely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered horn buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right - .733. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (IMod), right - .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Old leather case with brass corners is lined in light burgundy cloth and has gold embossed red leather Greener label in lid. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a new re-black, engraving fine details lost. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color. Trigger guard re-blued. Stocks have old oil refinish, wood slightly below metal. Checkering worn. Bores are fine with some light pits and frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is good. Interior re-lined. 52715-1 MGM352 (4,000-6,000)