£500 - £600
Shotgun: W W Greener, London, a Facile Princeps 12 bore boxlock ejector shotgun, c1890. 28 nitro reproofed damascus barrels with 2 1/2 chambers, the concave rib inscribed 'W. W. Greener. 8 Haymarket London, winner at the London gun trials 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879.' The action finely engraved with acanthus scroll decoration, carved fences, double triggers, cross-bolt and side panel mounted safety. Highly figured walnut stock with 14 1/2 LOP, inset horn drop points, fore end cap and butt plate. Serial number 38268
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