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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "G ROYAL" GRADE FACILE PRINCEPS BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49037, BUILT FOR THE 1900 PARIS EXPOSITION
27-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension and engraved breeches, the lined rib engraved with London and Paris addresses, 'Winner at the London Gun Trials 1875 to 1891', the scroll-back frame with bolstered arcaded fences and engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding scenes of dog and game in landscapes, retaining some original hardening colour, the top lever inlaid with a crown, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
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The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1900 with 27-inch barrels and that the gun was built for the Paris Exposition of 1900. |
Sold for £3500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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