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Classic W.W. Greener "Forester's" Double Barrel Hammer 10 Ga.
Guns International #: 103275440 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Greener, WW Shotguns - Shotguns - 10 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: jillandsam303
Company:
Member Since: 11/13/14
First Name: Sam
Last Name: Hershfield
State: Florida
Zip: 34205
Country: United States
Phone: (941) 779-3180
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 30
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order
Description:
Amazing 1898 Side by Side W.W. Greener Hammer gun. 32" fluid steel Barrels in great shape.
The "Forester’s Gun" was listed in W.W.?Greener’s 1892 price catalogue as an affordable hammer-action shotgun, priced between 9–16 guineas. At the time, this would have appealed to sportsmen and foresters looking for reliable field guns without the expense of higher-grade models.
W.W. Greener Company Overview
Founded originally in 1829, W.W. Greener evolved into a renowned British firearms maker known for innovation and craftsmanship. Their notable innovations include the choke-bore (introduced around 1874), the Treble Wedge Fast action (1873), and the Facile Princeps hammerless gun.
Significance & Collectibility
- Affordably Premium: Positioned as a practical, well-crafted sporting arm for mid-range buyers in late Victorian Britain.
- Engineering Heritage: Reflects W.W. Greener’s commitment to quality—even for their entry-level offerings.
- Collectors’ Interest: Antique hammer Greener guns are prized by collectors for their historical value, mechanical design, and classic aesthetics.
Price: $4,000.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 10 Gauge
Manufacturer: W.W. Greener
Model: Forrester's
Serial Number: 39009
Barrel Length: 32
Bore: 10
Chambers: 2 5/8
Ejectors: no
Condition: very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Very good
Barrels: Fluid Steel
Barrel Type: Fluid Steel
Action: Rebounding hammers
Triggers: Double
Stock: Walnut ?
Stock Dimensions:
15" x 6" x 2
Stock Comb: Height increased (at factory?)
Fore End: Schnabel splinter with horn insert
Butt Pad: Horn
LOP: 13.5
Rib: Full length scalloped
Finish: Varnish
Weight: 8.8 lbs
Sights: Single dot
Manufacture Date: 1898
Chokes: Full
Engraving: Light scrolling on action, guard, hammers
Extras: unengraved oval on stock bottom
Proof:Nitro: Yes