A 12-bore (2in) 'Grade DH.33' boxlock ejector gun by W.W. Greener, no. 69210
The scalloped-backed treble-grip action-body with some bold foliate-scroll engraving and much hardening-colour, figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels, engraved "For 2" Cartridges Only, Maximum Load 1oz. Shot", with game-rib engraved W.W. Greener, 40 Pall Mall, London, SW Works St. Mary's Square, Birmingham
Weight 5lb. 9½oz., 14¾in. pull (13 7/8in. stock), 26in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 5/8 choke, 2in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof (right barrel-thickness at 18, left barrel-thickness at 20)
In a W.W. Greener canvas case
Weight 5lb. 9½oz., 14¾in. pull (13 7/8in. stock), 26in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 5/8 choke, 2in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof (right barrel-thickness at 18, left barrel-thickness at 20)
In a W.W. Greener canvas case
Estimate:
£500 - 700
€590 - 820
US$ 760 - 1,100
€590 - 820
US$ 760 - 1,100
Footnotes
- The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1934
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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