Guns International #: 101645912
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Guns International #: 101645912
Category - Greener, WW Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: Sandlapper
Company: Member Since: 6/12/14
First Name: Marcus
Last Name: Jacobs
State:
North Carolina
Zip: 28783
Country: United States
Phone: (803) 507-7403
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Total Listings: 18
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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W.W. Greener G-70 Imperial Facile Princeps 12 Gauge
Description: Scarce W.W.Greener Grade (G)-70 Imperial grade 12 gauge shotgun built on the Facile Princeps action with Unique ejector system patented in 1892 by Greener, which was an improved design over the old Self-Acting ejector used from early 1880's. This gun is in excellent original condition; tight, on face with clean breech faces and invisible Greener crossbolt. It has 30" Greener Wrought steel barrels w/ VG bores, 99% blue, 2 1/2" chambers, auto Greener side safety, factory horn butt with heel spur and weighs 6 lbs. 10 ozs. Bore diameter and thickness at 9" from breech are as follows; Right .731/ .050 Left .736/ .048. Wall thickness ahead of chambers is 0.120 / 0.120. All metal is very clean with traces of case color and beautiful sharp game scene and scroll engraving with the carved shells on the frame balls found on this grade. This shell motif was discontinued a few years after this gun was built in 1897. Wood is clean with no cracks or splits, highly figured with horn insets at wrist and forend tip. Forend fits tightly as new. All in all, a beautiful, clean shootable High grade G70 that functions perfectly. Ejectors are strong and timed.European type sling swivels were added long ago, possibly by Greener for a European customer, but do not detract. No FFL needed; Antique, can be shipped direct. SOLD Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: W.W. Greener Model: G70 Imperial grade Facile Princeps Serial Number: 46454 Barrel Length: 30” Chambers: 2 1/2” Ejectors: Yes Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Very Good Barrels: Fluid steel Barrel Type: Greener Wrought Steel Action: Facile Princeps hammerless Triggers: Double Stock: English straight grip Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4” Length of pull Stock Comb: 1 5/8” Stock Heel: 2 3/8” Stock Cast: 1/4” cast off for right hand Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Factory horn buttplate w/ engraved screws LOP: 14 1/4” Rib: Smooth concave Finish: Case colored/ blue Weight: 6 lbs. 10 ozs. Manufacture Date: 1897 Chokes: Yes Choke Left: .030 (Improved Mod) Choke Right: .004(Sk) Engraving: Full coverage scroll and gamescene Extras: Best wood and engraving Case: No Item Location: South Carolina Proof:Nitro: No Proof:Black: Yes Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .030 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .028 |
Guns International #: 101645912
Guns International #: 101645912