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21. Klassische Auktion

AT-1220 Wien, Kagraner Platz 9  

Auction on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 16:00  | Auction ended

Completed | Physical auction
Lot: 62

S/S double rifle W. W. Greener - London, Facile Princeps Ejector, 9,3x74R, #61783, § C

Starting price 7.000 EUR
Result:
8.500 EUR

63,5 cm long barrels with flat engine-turned rib and maker's London address, Greener's unique and distinguished of the Anson & Deeley boxlock patent complex action Grade 60, engraved with finest scroll and oakleaf surrounded by big game scenes of lion and gazelle on the left, chasing lions on the right, Indian elephant and charging rhino on the action bottom and trigger guard, fancy backed with side bolsters, Greener safety on the left hand side, gold inlaid crown on top lever, crossbolt engaging the elongated top rib, nicely grained original stock with semi-pistol grip and finely engine-turned steel buttplate, LOP 38 cm, horn inlaid ornaments behind the stockheads, blank gold stock oval, German claw mounted Zeiss Diavari - C 1,5-4,5x18, reticule for driven game, 4.7 kg (including scope), in its maker's leather case with trade label. Luxury version of the classic big game express rifle, year of manufacture 1912, modern British reproof for the generally available 9,3x74R, expertly restored, due to some traces of use condition 2-3.