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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "G ROYAL GRADE" FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49037, BUILT FOR THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900
27-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension and engraved breeches, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding delicate scenes of dogs and game in landscapes and retaining some original hardening colour, bolstered arcaded fences, non-automatic side safety, 14 3/4-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 confirms that the gun was built as one of a batch of six guns for the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and confirms that the barrel length is original. |
Sold for £4000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 12 April 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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