Guns International #: 102687071
Seller's Inventory #: WWG001
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Guns International #: 102687071
Nice Vintage W W Greener Facile Princeps 12 Gauge
Description: For Sale is a very nice 1904-1905 W. W. Greener double, Facile Princepts serial number 52630. 12 gauge 1F16 model, extractor, Whitworth Steel, 30” nitro proof barrels with excellent mirror bores. 2 1/2 inch chambers. Barrels flats marked Nitro Proof, 1 1/4 oz Nitro Proofed, Spec.Steel Barrels. Greener side safety functions as should. Rib marked as “W W Greener Maker, 68 Haymarket London Works St. Mary’s Square Birmingham". The tang is marked F30. LOP 14 1/2, DAH 2 3/4, DAC 1/5/8. Lock up is very tight and gun is on face. The stock and foreend are really nice with figured wood. Checkered butt stock. Deeley foreend release. Weight is 6lb. 8oz.. Slight cast off 1/4" if any. The Greener was moderarely priced when made and sold in London at the time. The steel barrels have gone to a slight plum color over time and are attractive and refect the age of the Greener. The stock and forearm are made from Juglans Regia or English Walnut, noted for dark color and grain veins. As a side note: I have been collecting Greener shotguns for some time and have the privilege of being able to contact Graham Greener regarding the ones I have collected. This was the same with 52630, and I will add the comments below that Graham returned to me regarding questions on this one, after sending him a email. Dear Mr.Bay, Thank you for your inquiry. Nice to hear from you. I will require photographs as per the attachment to be able to comment on particular engraving or checkering patterns. W W Greener no. 52630 according to our records is a Facile Princeps, type 12 bore shotgun. 1F16 Model, moderately expensive for the time, with client requested scroll engraving and upgraded wood. Kind regards, Graham N. Greener W W Greener LTD PS. The 1F16 appears to be in nice condition from the photos. Pease ask any questions. Buyer should make a copy of the listing for records. $1050 plus shipping $50, insured to your C&R FFL or FFL Dealer. Price: $1,050.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: W W Greener Model: Facile Princepts Serial Number: 52630 Barrel Length: 30 Bore Info: Good Chambers: Good Ejectors: N/A Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Mirror Barrels: Good Barrel Type: Whitworth Steel Action: Boxlock Triggers: 2 Stock: Good Stock Dimensions: LOP 14 1/2 Stock Comb: Drop 1 5/8 Stock Heel: Drop 2 34 Stock Cast: Off 1/4" if any Fore End: Good Butt Pad: N/A LOP: 14 !/2 Rib: Straight Flat Finish: Bluing turning plum Weight: 6lb. 8oz. Sights: N/A Manufacture Date: 1904-1905 Choke Left: Full Choke Right: Full Engraving: Standard for grade Extras: N/A Case: N/A Item Location: Maryland Proof:Nitro: Yes Proof:Black: N/A Grips: N/A Optic: N/A Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102687071
Seller's Inventory #: WWG001
Guns International #: 102687071
Seller's Inventory #: WWG001