Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 177:
Sold for: $375
Description
This firearm is identified as a W.W. Greener Martini Action single-shot shotgun. It features a falling-block action with a dark blued barrel and a reddish-brown wooden stock and forend. The receiver is clearly marked “W.W. GREENER MAKER BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND.” The barrel bears several British proof marks including “BNP” with a crown, a “12” in a diamond indicating 12 gauge, a “.729” bore diameter, and “2 3/4″” chamber length, along with a pressure rating of “3 1/4 TONS PER INCH.” Additional visible markings include “G73 557,” likely a serial or model number. The buttplate is distinctively marked “MARCHIO E MOD. DEP.” (Trademark and Registered Design) and “MADE IN ITALY” with a diamond logo.
Condition report:
The firearm exhibits overall good condition with some minor surface wear and handling marks on both the wood and metal components, consistent with age and use. The buttplate appears to be a replacement or aftermarket component.
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