Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1702
WILMART FRERES (FOR V. ROUSSEL) A 12-BORE GREENERS UNIQUE EJECTOR FACILE PRINCEPS HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 20674,

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* WILMART FRERES (FOR V. ROUSSEL)
A 12-BORE GREENER'S 'UNIQUE EJECTOR' FACILE PRINCEPS HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 20674,
circa 1920, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro barrels with file cut rib, the breech ends with fine acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, some denting left barrel, Harry Greener's 1889 patent 'Unique' ejector treble-grip scoll-back action with side shoulders, gold-washed tumbler arms, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SUR' and 'FEU' details, engraved arcaded fences and fine acanthus scroll engraving with oak leaf bordering, the sides of the action with game scene vignettes of hound flushing fowl, the underside with a further scene of a pointer retrieving a pheasant encircled with 'FAIT POUR V. ROUSSEL A MONTPELLIER', the triggerguard with a further scene of pheasant in a woodland setting, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock with ornately bordered chequering, sling swivels and including 1in. recoil pad, the fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, horn finial and ornately bordered chequering, weight 7lb.

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Estimate £800-1,200

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act