Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was made in circa 1868.
Please note that this rifle is a Section 1 firearm.
Please note that this rifle is a Section 1 firearm.
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W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8706
Details
A 12-BORE (2 ½ IN.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE
W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8706
With 24 in. (61 cm.) black powder only browned twist 'laminated steel' barrels, three-leaf rear-sight, border engraved action and locks each retaining faded original case-hardened finish, the former engraved 'SIGHTED WITH 4 DRAMS OF POWDER', the latter each with hare's ear hammer, figured 14 ¾ in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 11 lbs. 2 oz.
W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8706
With 24 in. (61 cm.) black powder only browned twist 'laminated steel' barrels, three-leaf rear-sight, border engraved action and locks each retaining faded original case-hardened finish, the former engraved 'SIGHTED WITH 4 DRAMS OF POWDER', the latter each with hare's ear hammer, figured 14 ¾ in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 11 lbs. 2 oz.
Special notice
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