Guns International #: 102998331

Category - Greener, WW Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Greener, WW Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

WW GREENER 12 GAUGE PIGEON GUN MADE IN 1906 - TWO BARREL SET - EJECTORS - CASED

Description:
WW Greener FH 30 Grade Pigeon Gun. This gun was completed around 1906 with ejectors and very nice scroll and game scene engraving. Original condition throughout with good levels of stock finish and case color. The gun was built with 30" fluid steel barrels and 1 1/4 OZ proof. The right barrel is .732 with 32/1000 Choke (Full) while the left is .731 at 37/1000 (Full). Chambers are 3". At a later date an extra set of 26" barrels with 1 1/8 OZ proof were added by William Cashmore of England, a prominent maker of pigeon guns at the time. Barrel set two right barrel measures .732 with 27/1000 Choke (Imp Mod) while the left is .731 with 30/1000 Choke (Full). The chambers on the original barrels are 3" while the Cashmore barrels are 2 3/4". All bores are mirror perfect. Both barrels have a center and front brass bead. All barrels have well timed ejectors and ring nicely. Both barrels are tight on face. Wood is in excellent condition with no cracks, sharp checkering and a pleasing grain and finish. Auto Greener side safety. The LOP is 14 3/4". Drop at comb - 1 11/16". Drop at heel - 2 7/8". The weight of the gun is 7 LBS 14 7/8 OZ with the 30" barrels while the gun with 26" barrels is 7 LBS 2 7/8 OZ. Cased as shown in Browning case. Shipping is $100. Deduct $200 if you do not want the case. C&R accepted.  
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge