Details of Lot 226
W. W. GREENER
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20080

25 1/2-inch replacement damascus barrels by E. Chamberlain, with fine linked chain pattern, 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, side safety, Anson & Deeley patent action, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S2

The gun is built on the Anson & Deeley action. Under licence from Westley Richards, Greener produced this design between 1877 and 1880 Greener, prior to the invention of his own "Facile Princeps" action.

Sold for £700
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply