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Here are a couple of poor photos:






and excerpt from e-mail:

Dear Mr Dube,
Thank you for your enquiry.
W W Greener gun no. 34390 was started on 14th May 1892 and finished on 17th August of the
same year. It is described as a double barrel hammerless 'D'
model 12 bore shotgun with 32 inch Damascus barrels. The 'D' model means it has an Anson
& Deeley type action it is a non-ejector and it cost 10 guineas (£10.50). While this is
an inexpensive grade gun it is still well made and it has the famous Greener cross-bolt
making the action very strong in comparison with other maker's guns.
The stock dimensions when made were 2-3/4 by 2 by 14-1.4 inches, half pistol hand. The
'D' model was also known as the 'Forester' model and primarily was used by game keepers,
foresters and wild-fowlers. The machined engraving is common for a lot of these guns.
The original owner was a Mr Thompson.

According to Greeners records gun #55951 was made in 1907. In addition to the "Forester' name there should be a code engraved on the tang of the trigger guard ,Eg; {Likely F16.Per Greeners fourth system of grading] This grade of gun was one of Greener,s inexpensive range of guns and was listed at 16gns;[ie;their best gun at the time sold for 150 gns. Note: 1Gns = 1.05 pounds, stirling]
The Forester gun is listed in Greeners 1892 price list as an inexpensive Hammer Gun with a price range of 9-16 gns. As stated by others, it is difficult to locate information on the Forester Hammerless model. The Forester name seems to have been abandoned circa 1910 in favour of the the name "Dominion" already in use on another gun in Greener,s inexpensive range. Approx value as found is $3-500.

Mark and Roy,

Thank you for the information!

I'll pass this along to my friend. I'm sure he will appreciate the information as well.

The action is contoured a little differently than the one you've posted Mark, but the markings are about the same on the rib. It says "Birmingham and London, as opposed to "London and Birmingham" as does your gun. It also has the same style of "machined engraving" as the one in the photo you've posted.

Again thanks,

Cameron