Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1900. It appears to have been very little used
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AN 8-BORE (3¼IN) 'FACILE PRINCEPS' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING-GUN BY W.W. GREENER, NO. 48924
The treble-grip action-body with plain finish and full hardening-colour, manual side-safe, stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the 'Wrought Steel' barrels with matt engine-turned rib
Weight 9lb. 15oz., 15.1/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 3¼in. chambers, Black Powder reproof
The treble-grip action-body with plain finish and full hardening-colour, manual side-safe, stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the 'Wrought Steel' barrels with matt engine-turned rib
Weight 9lb. 15oz., 15.1/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 3¼in. chambers, Black Powder reproof