*GREENER SMLE SPORTER.

*GREENER SMLE SPORTER. SN 024593. Cal. .303. These light, handy, Sporters were very popular with British servicemen in the far corners of the world, at the turn of the century, using the familiar military action and cartridge. Many were made up by numerous makers, and this particular example with 21-3/4″ barrel, is engraved “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London. S.W. Works. St. Mary’s Square. Birmingham” on top. Top rear is engraved “Ammunition ‘303.” Bbl is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express sight, the fourth leaf being a ladder sight graduated to 1000 yards. Front sight is dovetailed through sweated-on short ramp. Sling eyes are mounted under bbl and on toe line of stock. SMLE action with magazine cut-off, has had all makers marks removed, and in fact is devoid of all ornamentation, except bottom of magazine, which is scroll engraved. Bolt has 1890 patent date on head, and retains dust cover. Streaked European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over plain steel buttplate with trap. 18 LPI flat top checkering has mullered borders. A piece of wood has been added to increase angle of grip, and this was undoubtedly done at factory, as finish and checkering match perfectly. Forestock is nicely slimmed and shaped with unusual checkered panels at rear, and around forend, matching buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx. 3-1/2″. Drop at comb: Approx. 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and browned from normal handling and wear. Stocks are sound, but also show wear to their orig finish commensurate with remainder of rifle. Bore is very fine, strong rifling, slightly dark. 4-45083 MGM190 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1232	$0.00	GREENER SMLE SPORTER. SN 024593. Cal. .303. These light, handy, Sporters were very popular with British servicemen in the far corners of the world, at the turn of the century, using the familiar military action and cartridge. Many were made up by numerous makers, and this particular example with 21-3/4″ barrel, is engraved “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London. S.W. Works. St. Mary’s Square. Birmingham” on top. Top rear is engraved “Ammunition ‘303.” Bbl is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express sight, the fourth leaf being a ladder sight graduated to 1000 yards. Front sight is dovetailed through sweated-on short ramp. Sling eyes are mounted under bbl and on toe line of stock. SMLE action with magazine cut-off, has had all makers marks removed, and in fact is devoid of all ornamentation, except bottom of magazine, which is scroll engraved. Bolt has 1890 patent date on head, and retains dust cover. Streaked European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over plain steel buttplate with trap. 18 LPI flat top checkering has mullered borders. A piece of wood has been added to increase angle of grip, and this was undoubtedly done at factory, as finish and checkering match perfectly. Forestock is nicely slimmed and shaped with unusual checkered panels at rear, and around forend, matching buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx. 3-1/2″. Drop at comb: Approx. 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and browned from normal handling and wear. Stocks are sound, but also show wear to their orig finish commensurate with remainder of rifle. Bore is very fine, strong rifling, slightly dark. 4-45083 MGM190 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}