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Kicked a goal the other day when a casual log-in to one of the Aussie on-line firearm sites revealed a fairly rare variant of an otherwise common shotgun: an Empire-grade W.W.Greener 12-bore with a factory pistol-grip stock!

The vast majority of Empire Greeners are stocked with a "bag grip" or semi-pistol grip, apparently favored by the Prince of Wales and sometimes so-called, but not particularly favored by me!

Empires seem to breed in the back of my gunsafe, and despite selling the 'Fat Lady' I still have four of the long-bar Greeners, both E10 (pre-WWI) and E17 (post-war) grades, but even so I was on the phone immediately to attempt acquisition of the pistol-grip example.

Success!

These are two of the seller's photos, as I don't have the PTA yet, but was able to view the gun on Thursday when it arrived at my dealer. Can't believe how nice it is given the 72 years since its 1951 build.

Graham Greener states in his book that the E10 and E17 Empire guns were "inexpensive" grade, whereas those made later without such markings are "medium grade". Regardless, I am hanging out for the paperwork so I can bring this marvelous shotgun home!

If ever there was a perfect donor shotgun for a double rifle or bore-gun build, this is it!

But its far too nice to butcher! Maybe a 2-barrel set?

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Marrakai
When the bull drops, the bullshit stops!
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www.marrakai-adventure.com.au

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