W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8652

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A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE
W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8652
With 25 in. (63.5 cm.) twist black powder only laminated steel sighted barrels, 2 ½ in. chambers, action with carved fences engraved 'SIGHTED WITH 4 DRAMS OF POWDER' on the right side, non-rebounding hare's ear hammers retracting the firing-pins, and 14 ½ in. replacement stock (fore-end original), weight 10 lbs. 14 ¼ oz.

Special notice

These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in circa 1868.

Please note that this rifle is a Section 1 firearm.

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