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W. W. Greener Grade FH-50 Facile Princeps Boxlock Ejector 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Chambers

30" SxS barrels with concave matted rib choked modified & improved

modified. 14 3/8" pull from front trigger to well-fit checkered 5/8"walnut

extension. 1 5/8" - 2 5/8" drop. 1/4" cast-off. Figured European walnut stock

with Deeley-release splinter forend with slight horn schnabel tip, horn

capped pistol grip, classic point-pattern checkering---which wraps

completely over the top of the wrist, and vacant silver oval. Fully scroll

engraved, casecolored action with Greener crossbolt and manual Greener

side safety. Weight, exactly correct according to Greener's rule of 96, at 7lbs,

4oz. Original Birmingham proofs for 2 1/2" chambers and 1 1/4oz shot.

Reproofed for 2 3/4" chambers. Built in 1924, when it sold for 50 guineas.

99% barrel blue. 95% casehardening colors on all but the underside of the

action where they are worn to about 40%. Tight, and with excellent bores.

Provenance: Henry Havemeyer Jr., of the family of Henry O. Havemeyer, the

Sugar King, of New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut, and major

benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum. $4995.

Hallowell & Co., Inc. PO Box 1445. Livingston, Montana 59047 USA

Tel: 406 222-4770 Email: morris@hallowellco.com

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