Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 427
W. W. Greener: a .310 'take-down' Martini action sporting rifle, serial number 014353, detachable
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £2772
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Description
W. W. Greener: a .310 'take-down' Martini action sporting rifle, serial number 014353, detachable barrel 25 in. with matted top rib inscribed 'W.W. GREENER, 68, HAYMARKET, LONDON. WORKS, ST MARY'S SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM.', Birmingham proof, five folding leaf sights marked from 50 to 300 yards, Greener combined bead and barleycorn fore-sight, Greener patent Orthoptic Wind-gauge back sight atop the grip, scroll engraved action with 'W. W. GREENER', safety lever, chequered pistol grip stock. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(106cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection