W. W. GREENER G ROYAL GRADE EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 45603. (1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved on matted rib, “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London. Greener’s Wrought Steel Indestructible by Gunpowder” and “2” (gun is no. “2” of a pair, with “2” engraved on water table and forend iron). Breech end of rib has fine scroll engraving and a standing heron. There are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with early Birmingham nitro proofs, “Choke”, and “2-3/4 Case”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, SNs, elephant logos, and “WROUGHT STEEL”. Case hardened boxlock “G” self acting ejector action with scalloped back, features crossbolt third fastener, side safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is nicely filed with arcaded fences. Nearly full coverage small scroll engraving is beautifully executed and surrounds interesting, well detailed, game scenes with spaniel flushing a pair of ducks on left side, and a setter flushing a pair of grouse on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of rabbits. Another spaniel worries another pair of ducks on trigger guard bow. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved, and has a gold inlaid Royal crown. Trigger guard tang is engraved with SN and “Grade G Royal”. This well executed engraving is most likely the work of noted Greener engraver, Harry Tomlinson. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. Fancy pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Drop points are inlet horn arrowheads. A large silver oval on toe line is engraved “GMG”. Matching splinter forend with fancy checkering of different sizes has large horn tip with arrowhead extension into checkering pattern, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Full), right -.012 (Lt. Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, with some refinishing. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-black, engraving still clear. Action retains considerable amount of orig case hardening color, perhaps 30%, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance. Checkering shows considerable wear and evidence of some old re-cutting. Pad is new and excellent. Bores are excellent with some slight frosty patches. Action is slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine high grade Greener. 4-55640 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2431

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2431	$4,130.00	W. W. GREENER G ROYAL GRADE EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 45603. (1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved on matted rib, “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London. Greener’s Wrought Steel Indestructible by Gunpowder” and “2” (gun is no. “2” of a pair, with “2” engraved on water table and forend iron). Breech end of rib has fine scroll engraving and a standing heron. There are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with early Birmingham nitro proofs, “Choke”, and “2-3/4 Case”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, SNs, elephant logos, and “WROUGHT STEEL”. Case hardened boxlock “G” self acting ejector action with scalloped back, features crossbolt third fastener, side safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is nicely filed with arcaded fences. Nearly full coverage small scroll engraving is beautifully executed and surrounds interesting, well detailed, game scenes with spaniel flushing a pair of ducks on left side, and a setter flushing a pair of grouse on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of rabbits. Another spaniel worries another pair of ducks on trigger guard bow. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved, and has a gold inlaid Royal crown. Trigger guard tang is engraved with SN and “Grade G Royal”. This well executed engraving is most likely the work of noted Greener engraver, Harry Tomlinson. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. Fancy pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Drop points are inlet horn arrowheads. A large silver oval on toe line is engraved “GMG”. Matching splinter forend with fancy checkering of different sizes has large horn tip with arrowhead extension into checkering pattern, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Full), right -.012 (Lt. Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, with some refinishing. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-black, engraving still clear. Action retains considerable amount of orig case hardening color, perhaps 30%, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance. Checkering shows considerable wear and evidence of some old re-cutting. Pad is new and excellent. Bores are excellent with some slight frosty patches. Action is slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine high grade Greener. 4-55640 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2431 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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W. W. GREENER G ROYAL GRADE EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN.