Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 704
A .577/.500 (NO.2 EXPRESS) BLACK POWDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY W. W. GREENER, serial no. 48120,

Product Details

A .577/.500 (NO.2 EXPRESS) BLACK POWDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY W. W. GREENER, serial no. 48120,
circa 1899, 26in. Greener trade mark 'Wrought Steel' black powder only barrels, wave cut sight rib with open sights and central banner engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON.', the tubes engraved 'GREENER'S WROUGHT STEEL. AMMUNITION NO.2 EXPRESS', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, treble-grip action with short side shoulders, automatic side safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners to the sides, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 15in. replacement pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and 7/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 8lb. 10oz.



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Estimate £1,500-2,000

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament