W. W. GREENER

New Guns - Made to Order

Master Gunmaker Richard Tandy with one of a set of 6 sidelocks (3 pairs of 12, 20 and 28 bores) all with Damascus and steel interchangeable barrels. The one above shows its new Damascus barrels

Shotguns

New 'Exhibition' quality shotguns are being made using traditional W W Greener designs including side-locks, Unique Ejectors and Facile Princeps models - the new 'G' Ejectors. At present we are making: 12, 16, 20 and 28 bore shotguns and a 12 bore hammer gun - all are of the very best Presentation quality.

Barrels - are made of the highest quality steel and bored to maintain the famous choke boring improvements, made by W W Greener in the 1870s, to optimise shooting performance, and to ensure patterns of shot guaranteed to meet customers' exact requirements whether for game, wildfowl or clay pigeon shooting. A few pairs of guns are being made with interchangeable steel and Damascus barrels.

Actions - Side-lock actions can incorporate the lightweight 3 teardrop, 5 pin bridle invented by Harry Greener to provide a slim and more comfortable action. The Facile Princeps, re-introduced in 1998 is weight for weight the strongest action ever produced, and this features the traditional Greener cross-bolt adding extra strength and safety to these weapons. Recently two Unique Ejector shot guns have been built. This type of ejecting shotgun, invented by Harry Greener, has not been made since the Second World War.

Stocks - are made from the very best walnut and customers can make their own choice from a wide selection when ordering their guns. Dimensions, including stock length, cast, comb and drop, with straight, half pistol or full pistol hand, are all carefully tailored to meet each individuals' shooting characteristics.

Engraving - Only the very best engravers are employed to design and execute the finest scroll work, game scenes or other exquisite artisitic designs. Chiseled relief engraving is a speciality and this may be embellished with gold and precious metal in-lays to further enhance the beauty of the very best guns made in England today. Some examples of engraving styles are provided below. Click on the links above each photo to see more photos of each engraving type.

1. Side-locks with Fine Scroll Engraving

2. Side-locks with Deep Scroll Engraving

3. The Four Seasons Engraved Side-lock

New orders can be placed for any of the above double barrel side-lock shotguns in 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 bores.

 
Limited Edition Shotguns
W W Greener became famous for his 'Facile Princeps' action which provided a third means of strengthening the action - the 'cross-bolt'. Actions made on this principle were the strongest, weight for weight of any gun and so to celebrate this fact a limited number of these guns have been made.
1. Facile Princeps Shotguns
2. Unique Ejector Shotguns
The Saint George 12 bore Unique Ejector Shotgun
The Saint Louis 12 bore Unique Ejector 12 bore Shotgun

Rifles

New presentation grade double barrel rifles are being made in modern calibres to meet the requirements of hunters to suit all game including elephant, lion, bufalow, moose, deer and smaller game animals.

Barrels - made of the highest quality steel, bored and rifled to individual requirements, will be of the correct calibre to suit the quarry.

Actions - all rifles are available with either side-lock or Facile Princeps actions and a new falling block single barrel rifle is planned.

Engraving - fine scroll work, exquisite game scenes and the best chiseld relief engraving designed to cater for all discerning customer requirements.

Calibres - new double rifles in .375 calibre are presently being built but other calibres can be built on request.

W W Greener Facile Princeps .375 double rifle

 

Gun Cases

Single or double gun, best oak and leather cases are made to order. Each case is fitted with a set of best quality cleaning implements and accessories.

 

After Sales Service

We provide a full after sales service and repair facility for owners of W W Greener guns.

 

This page and the linked photographs were completely updated on 20th July 2007.

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For a list, details and prices of our stock of used W W Greener guns.
For details of Graham Greener's book The Greener Story. There are Standard, Limited and Presentation Editions available.
For a list, illustrations and prices for our new range of presentation quality accessories.
For a list, illustrations and prices of new shot gun and rifle cases, gunslips, cartridge magazines and bags.
For a list, illustrations and prices of new trade label, in gold on real leather made from original dies to the same high standard as originals.
For details of our after sales, maintenance, restoration (of guns and cases) and repair services.
For an order form for guns, cases, accessories and books. This can be printed out and sent by fax, post or e-mail to us.