Guns International #: 102179513
Seller's Inventory #: 227049

Category - Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - Doubles

Category
Shotguns - English Double
Shotguns - Doubles

c1920s mfr. British GREENER PG Mk. I SPECIAL BORE 13 Gauge LE Shotgun C&R MARTINI ACTION Single Shot RIOT/PRISON GUARD Shotgun

Description:
c1920s mfr. British GREENER PG Mk. I SPECIAL BORE 13 Gauge LE Shotgun C&R 

MARTINI ACTION Single Shot RIOT/PRISON GUARD Shotgun

Here we present a C&R Greener EG Mk. III Shotgun in 13 Gauge, manufactured circa the 1920s in Birmingham, England. The Greener police shotgun, whose roots go back as far the 1860s, is one of most unusual fighting shotguns which were employed by law enforcement organizations throughout Britain. The history of this shotgun began just after the completion of World War I, when colonial police forces requested a weapon suitable for riot control and prison guard duty. A second request was that the gun should use proprietary ammunition not available through commercial channels, in this case 13 gauge, making illegal use from guns stolen or taken away from police more complicated for criminals. This request was fulfilled by the famous British gunmaker W.W. Greener, who developed a single-shot shotgun, based on the rugged Martini single-shot action. This new gun fired proprietary shells and featured a very rugged wooden full stock with steel nose cap and buttplate, so it can be safely and routinely used not only as a gun, but also as a club, banging doors and occasional hot heads in the course of upkeeping the law and order.

William W. Greener was a member of the second generation family which had been involved with gunmaking from 1829 to the present day. Greener served his apprenticeship with John Gardner in Newcastle prior to working for Joe Manton, who was probably the best gunmaker in England in the early 1800s. In 1829 he set up his own shop in Newcastle making percussion muzzle loading sporting and military shotguns and rifles, as well as harpoon guns for the Dundee Whalers. However, he found it difficult to obtain the best materials, so he moved to Birmingham in 1844 where Greener Gunmaking has remained ever since.

The overall condition is good. Brown patina throughout. Egyptian markings. The action is strong. The bore is bright and smooth. This one is import marked. The stock is solid and shows use.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels: 26 inches.

Caliber: 13 Gauge

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1150

#227049
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes