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W. W. GREENER
A RARE PAIR OF 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 64852/3
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the breeches and maker's name signed in gold, the ribs further engraved stocked and finished by John Wilkes, London, the frames, rebounding bar locks, hammers and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with fine scroll engraving around delicate gold inlaid rose bouquets with further gold inlay, the maker's name and serial numbers signed in gold, the action flats stamped with Greener elephant trademark, retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their leather green velvet-lined leather case with maker's labels together with companion Wilkes label and with compartment for a companion John Wilkes hammer gun, gold plated oil bottles, snap caps, etc, canvas outer cover
The guns appear unused. At the time that Greener ceased manufacture in the 1960s, these guns remained unfinished and they were completed, stocked, engraved and finished by John Wilkes. The guns have remained unfired and formed part of the legendary Tulchan collection. |
Sold for £13000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 22 August 2011 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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