Details of Lot 24
W. W. GREENER
A FINE 10-BORE HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 37312

26-inch damascus barrels with machined flat rib with folding leaf sights, the plain frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlevers retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip including 3/8-inch horn extension, chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 11lb. 6oz., black powder proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with bullet mould, etc
S58

The maker confirms that the rifle was ordered in 1888 and completed 2 December 1892. It was described as a 'bar grip' rifle with a 14-inch stock.

Sold for £16000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
27 August 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply