WW Greener

kyler007

March 24, 2002 22:51

Has anyone ever heard of the WW Greener company out of london? I have researched and havent come up with even a clue. Looks like a decently made shotgun...good action and nice scroll work.

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  kyler007

  March 24, 2002 22:51

  can anyone tell me about a Greener I have. serial # is 47750, 30 inch barrels full choke. thx

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  Knifecollector

  March 25, 2002 12:21

  They were supposedly the best known manufacurer of double barrel shotguns in England during the 19th century.

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  v35

  March 25, 2002 13:56

  Not a Purdy, but top drawer.

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  AdamsQuailHunter

  March 25, 2002 20:23

  1. W.W. Greener has always been and still is in Birmingham, not London.2. Their reputation was built on "medium-priced firearms of sound workmanship". The name will forever be associated with the "Greener crossbolt" mechanism.3. On a British double gun, barrel condition is *THE* most important component of value, because replacement barrels are prohibitively expensive, *IF* they can even be found. If the bore of the barrel is over proof (measured on the inside and 9 inches from the breech) or if the barrels are too thin (measured 9 inches from the muzzle)-- then it becomes a wall hanger.4. W.W. Greener has produced over 150 different models and grades of firearms and to know exactly what you have, value and condition requires expert evaluation. I don't know where you are but the names that keep croping up on British doubles are John F. Rowe--Enid, OK ---- Paul Hodgins--Logan, UT ---- Les Paul--Ontario, Canada.Regards [This message has been edited by AdamsQuailHunter (edited 03-26-2002).]

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  steve45

  March 25, 2002 20:39

  very collectable, it could be worth some serious money.

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