Greetings all,

I have been intending on posting some pictures of this one since I picked it up several months ago, but I'm just now getting around to figuring out the whole "picture posting thing". I am most interested in any and all information that can be gleaned from the various stamps (and proof marks) off the flatts, water table, and barrels. To those of you who have commented on the 16ga forum, thanks and sorry for boring you with the cross post.

Originally proved for black, Birmingham between 1887 and 1904. Reproved to Nitro, Brum, 1952. Looks like some honing was done between proofs.

I'm no Greener expert, but the table I have shows the SN as 1883. Original marks appear to be 1887 rule. Maybe this one laid about for a bit before it was finished up.

Thanks 400, Would the honing explain the 15 mark vs the 15 in the diamond? or is backboring a different process?

Yes, honing would explain the "15" marks vs. the later "16". Probably done to clean up the bores. Backboring is done for a different reason. I avoid both unless necessary.

My WW Greener 16g is #30600 and was finished in 1887, after a few years in the works. - Jani

Very cool Jani, what is the configuration? Do you have any photos of it?

Acording to the present Mr. Greener, #30600 was the best grade non-ejector of the time (started in 1884, finalized 1887). Sculptored breech, finely scroll engraved; side safety, straight stock with horn but. Originaly the barrels were 30 inch but later new 28 inch steel barrels were made by Gray & Co. of Inverness. Sorry, no pictures available.
My second 16g Greener is #32103 (circa 1890?). This is a Royal grade (non-ejector) made for the German market (marked for Leue, Berlin on rib). Later pistol grip stock, shortened barrels ... but still a good shooter.
- Jani

Nice Jani. Too bad no photos. I'd love to see them.