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WW Greener Emperor Shotgun Single Trigger Prototype 1 of 50 Built
Guns International #: 100959447 Seller's Inventory #: 26295
Category: Greener, WW Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1188
Total Number of Listings: 20113
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #42382, 12 ga. (2 3/4" chamber) Full & Full Chokes, 30" barrels with excellent, bright bores. This is a handsome gun that retains nearly all of the original intricate twist pattern that has dulled slightly over time but is still perfectly clear and visible without any pits or flaws. The frame is predominantly a bright gray patina with limited, but attractive, decorative engraving along the borders and a small dog's head vignette on the floorplate which retains some traces of original bright blue. Additionally, there is a large engraved "EMPEROR" emblazoned across the top of the frame just ahead of the top lever, which is still slightly right of center. The black-tipped checkered walnut forend and straight-grip buttstock are both in fine shape with some minor handling marks and some flattening of the points marring the excellent re-applied varnish. The buttstock has cast-off for right-handed shooters and has a 14 3/8" length of pull to a grooved hard rubber buttplate. The drops measure 1 1/2" and 2 1/8" respectively. This very gun is pictured on pages 127 and 128 of "The Greener Story" by Graham Greener, where the gun is described as a "prototype" example (most likely due to the single trigger mechanism). According to the book, approximately 40 or 50 Emperor models were actually produced and a 2013 dated letter from Mr. Greener not only reaffirms that, but actually names the various craftsmen who built the gun, relates that this particular gun was built to Harry Greener's specifications, and gives the actual production time (June 22, 1894 – October 10, 1894). In effect, all Emperor models were prototypes that led eventually to the Empire Model guns and this example, which has an unusual original single select trigger mechanism, is a fantastic published and lettered gun. It would make an exceptional addition to any collection of fine English doubles or sporting guns. {Ref. "The Greener Story" by Graham Greener; 2000} Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Greener
Model: Emperor
Serial Number: 42382
Caliber Info: 12ga
Gauge Info: 12ga