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Category - Greener, WW Shotguns - Shotguns - 10 Gauge

Category
Greener, WW Shotguns
Shotguns - 10 Gauge

Classic W.W. Greener "Forester's" Double Barrel Hammer 10 Ga.

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.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 10 Gauge
Manufacturer: W.W. Greener
Model: Forrester's
Serial Number: 39009
Barrel Length: 32
Bore Info: 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
Grips: Pistol

Price: $4,000.00
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