Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed circa 1912. It remains in excellent condition and we believe that it has never been used.
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A FINE .500 (3IN. NITRO EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS 'GRADE R.F.T. 40' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY W.W. GREENER, NO. 61634
The treble-grip action-body with ornate side-bolsters, manual side-safety, the side-bolsters engraved with oak leaves on a matt ground, the sides of the action-body engraved depicting rhinoceros and buffalo, full hardening-colour, well figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap, patterned blued steel butt-plate, sling-eyes, the hand inset with elongated reinforcing straps, horn-tipped forend, the barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights, ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight and protector
Weight 12lb. 15oz., 15½in. pull, 28in. barrels, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case
The treble-grip action-body with ornate side-bolsters, manual side-safety, the side-bolsters engraved with oak leaves on a matt ground, the sides of the action-body engraved depicting rhinoceros and buffalo, full hardening-colour, well figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap, patterned blued steel butt-plate, sling-eyes, the hand inset with elongated reinforcing straps, horn-tipped forend, the barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights, ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight and protector
Weight 12lb. 15oz., 15½in. pull, 28in. barrels, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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