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LOT 3484
Very Fine Engraved and Gold Inlaid W.W. Greener 8 Bore Double Barrel Toplever
Hammer Duck Gun with Case - Serial no. 41899, 8 gauge, 36 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in circa 1894, this late production hammer gun features blacked Damascus barrels signed
“W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON & ST. MARYS SQUARE BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879” on the raised concave rib, large bead front sight, the
breech ends of the barrels, rib and rib extension engraved with scrollwork heightened with gold inlaid lines. Casehardened treble wedge fast action with carved percussion fences and with relief inlaid gold crocodile on the
underside and signed above each lock “W.W. GREENER” in gold. Rebounding sidelocks each with gold inlaid border line and relief inlaid gold water fowl. Border and scroll engraving throughout. Figured semi-pistol grip 13 3/4 inch stock including rubber recoil pad, and with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and casehardened Deeley & Edge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Barrels and action with Birmingham nitro reproof marks and are struck with the Greener “Elephant” trade mark. Weight 12 lbs. 15.7 oz. In substantial brass cornered oak and leather fitted case lined in red baize, the lid with printed W.W. Greener trade label, price list and label detailing honors won with W.W. Greener guns. With accessories including three W.W. Greener horn handled turnscrews, a large nickeled W.W. Greener oiler, a W.W. Greener large bore takedown cleaning rod, and a pair of 8 bore snap caps. CONDITION: Very good as professionally refinished throughout with later engraving and gold inlay. Barrels retain 97% blacked finish, some slight muzzle rub, rib signature softened, outer edge of left muzzle with slight dent. This slight dent does not affect the bores or muzzle as the barrel walls are extremely thick, the barrels alone weigh 7 lbs. 11 oz. which gives an indication of how solid this big bore gun is. Action and locks with very crisp engraving and nearly all of the bright casehardened finish. Gold inlay in very good condition although not great quality. Stock very good with crisp checkering. Recent case in excellent condition with period Greener labels. The Greener branded accessories of recent manufacture are in excellent condition. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3485
Fine Engraved John Dickson &
Son 10 Bore Double Barrel Rotary Underlever
Hammer Duck Gun with Case Made for the Famed Scottish Eccentric Charles Gordon - Serial no.
4227, 10 Bore gauge, 30 inch bbl., blacked/casehardened/
blued finish, walnut stock. The maker’s records confirm that this gun was made
for the renowned Scottish eccentric Charles Gordon and completed on December 10, 1888. With blacked barrels each engraved with a decorative band at the breech end and with concave rib
signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. EDINBURGH”, fitted with a bead front sight and engraved with a spray of scrollwork
at the breech end. Casehardened action with carved percussion fences and back action rebounding locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON”. Action, locks and furniture each with fine border and scroll engraving. Action and barrels struck with Birmingham nitro reproof marks. Figured straight hand stock with checkered grip and forearm, the underside of the butt with blank silver initial escutcheon. In brass cornered oak fitted case lined in dark green baize, the lid with gilt lettered John Dickson & Son name plaque and smaller gilt lettered label named “Charles Gordon Esq.”. A full suite of accessories including reloading tools, chamber brush, turnscrews and dark horn snap block. CONDITION: Barrels retaining nearly all of the reblacked finish, engraving clear but slightly softened. Action and locks retaining 20% original faded casehardened finish. Engraving clear but slightly softened throughout. Trigger guard retaining 95% reblued finish. Stock refinished, occasional minor handling blemish, checkering sharp. Case associated, lining recent, accessories a mixture of period and more modern items, generally in very good condition. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 277
Charles Gordon