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If you have a genuine English "W Greener" it should be a muzzle loader, either flintlock or percussion, made between 1829 and 1869. W Greener made firearms in Birmingham, England. His son, W W Greener disagreed with his father's decision to continue making only percussion guns and started his own business in 1855. After the father's death in 1869, the son took over the business and any guns made after that year will be marked "W W Greener". WW had offices in Birmingham, London, Paris, New York, and Montreal. The family business existed until at least 1965. BUT - in the period from about 1880 to 1914, it was not considered too wrong to use a name very similar to a fine manufacturer's when making an inexpensive gun. "Parker Bros" -> "Barker" or "T Parker", "Westley Richards" -> "W Richards", and "W W Greener" -> "W Greener". Most of these knock offs were made in Belgium and will have the proofmark of "E L G *" in a crowned oval. A real Greener will have British proofs, usually crossed halberds (battle axes) with letters in each of the quadrants.
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When were Newport 'W' 12g shotguns produced?
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Where can you get w w greener 12 gauge double barrel shotgun?
I have a circa 1874 W.W. Greener double barrel shotgun. It was made in Birmingham England. It has double hammers with nice engraving. Greener shotguns are still produced today but in limited numbers.
What years did W Greener manufacture double barrel damascus shotguns?
1829 to 1869
What has the author W W Greener written?
W. W. Greener has written: 'The breech-loader and how to use it' 'Modern breech-loaders, sporting & military' -- subject(s): Firearms 'Modern shot guns' -- subject(s): Shotguns
When was W. W. Greener created?
W. W. Greener was created in 1829.
What are the names of gun makers that made double barrel shotguns with hammers in the 1800's?
Greener is one. There are dozens of others.
What is the appoximate age of a WW Greener Side-by-Side shotgun Serial Number 22176?
Information about Greener shotguns can be obtained at the Greener website: http://www.wwgreener.com/Info.htm
What is the value of a W Greener double barrel 12 gauge shotgun It does have the crossed axes and and British proof marks Number is 9215?
Is this a breech loader or muzzleloader? W. Greener muzzleloaders of the mid 1850s were engraved with the phrase "Indestructable by Gun Powder" They were elegant and light weight. A double in good condition should bring several thousand dollars. Out of my collection of several dozen antique guns, the W. Greener from 1856 is my favorite to shoot and hunt with. Of my collwction of shotguns that include Parkers, LC Smiths, etc., the old greener is the best ballanced/shouldering of the lot. Email me photos of your Greener. james_moran@uml.edu
Double barreled shotguns brands?
Winchester, Browning, LeFever, Adamson, Purdy, Greener, etc..
Where can you find information pertaining to a double barrel shotgun marked A Greener of Belgium?
W. W. Greener was a high grade English gunmaker in the 1800's. Doc Holiday was carrying one of his doubles at the OK Corral. Belgian manufacturers would put similar, sometimes identical, names on utility grade shotguns for import to the US. There's no history or documentation on many of these, but Joe Vorisek has documented 'A Greener' as a product of Henri Pieper, Leige, Belgium.
Did anyone make shotguns with a greener crossbolt besides ww greener?
I have a Beretta (ASEL) with a crossbolt. I believe it is a Greenier but also know of Kirsten making a similar style. Ed
What prize did ww greener win in 1878?
W.W. Greener won the Prize Medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1878 for their innovative shotguns. This award recognized their high-quality craftsmanship and design in the firearms industry.
Can you give me info on my WW Greener Mk V Safety Fuse Pistol serial?
The date should be on the left side of the frame below the "W. W. Greener" name. mine is a 1939.
