Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 590

W.W. Greener Double Barrel Shotgun

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

circa late 1890s, matching serial numbers 47548, 20 gauge, 26 in. barrels, 2-1/2 in. chambers, barrel rib with engraved game bird and "W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON & ST. MARY'S SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. WINNER OF THE LONDON GUN TRIALS, 1875, 1877, 1878, &1879, SIEMENS STEEL", cylinder and choke bores, "W.W. GREENER" engraved in banner on box lock, scrollwork and flourish engraving to metal components, "GRADE M" stamped under checkered splinter forend with Anson release, double triggers, side safety, walnut stock with checkered grip slightly cast off, 14-1/4 in. LOP, 4.5 lbs., 42-1/4 in. overall  

Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.

Condition

handling wear consistent with age and use, several dents to the sides of both barrels, other abrasions to exteriors with some pitting towards the chambers of barrels, frosting to interior of shiny bores, some oxidation in one chamber and mouth of one bore, oxidation to all metal components and under release, darkening of splinter forend and wrist from handling, dings and abrasions to buttstock, flattened recoil pad, ejectors and triggers appear to be in working order

Collection of an Important Atlanta, Georgia Family