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Greener Problems

GeorgyGeorgy Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
Hi there.

I am a keen hunter form Cyprus and i have a problem with a gun that i recently purchased. I bought an old English shotgun, (Greener12 gauge). The shotgun is dated 1929, it is sleeved and it is in a very goos condition. The only problem that it has is with the ejector system. The ejector is damaged and i would like to repair it. I cannot find the whole part from anywhere. Could you please help me contact someone that could give me some guidance to repair the damage?

The gun was purchased 700.00CYP is this a good price for an old gun like this and will the value of this gun diminish due to the fact that it is sleeved or will the value increase with time as an antique shotgun.

Hope you can help me.

Thank you very much.
GP
George Papaioannou
gj_papas@hotmail.com


GP
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    These guns were conversions from the .577/450 Martini British service rifles. Try and get an extractor for one of these which can then be altered by grinding or filing to fit your shotgun.
    Ask in the wanted column of this website or on ***************
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Since most of our membership are in the continental US, it would be difficult for us to recommend a source in your Eastern Mediterian area.

    The following (2) links are internet shotgun sites with many international members. Perhaps they could give you a reference?

    http://www.shotgunworld.com/identify.html

    http://www.gunshop.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi

    Generally here in the US, firearms aren't classified as antiques unless they were manufactured prior to 1898.

    An older shotgun that has been "sleeved" has lost the majority of it's collector status, and would be considered/valued as a shooter only.

    Unfortunately here in the US we had little knowledge of the value of your currency, ( Cypriot Pound ). Your going to have to give us some idea of the exchange rate vis a vis the dollar. If you want some guidance regarding your purchase of the Greener shotgun.

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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.comcaptkirk3@dslextreme.com Member Posts: 3,804
    edited November -1
    Good morning George, and welcome to the Ask the Experts Forum...
    Before I can proceed any futher with this topic it will be necessary to learn wither or not you have a Single Shot or Double Barrel Guin...or a Converted Rifle...????Is it possible for you to send me a Photo or post a Photo and a complete and total discription of the Shotgun in question....I/We await Your pleasure....

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry, I misread your post and assumed it was a Martini.
    On pgs 196-199 in Greeners, "The Gun and its' Development" there are drawings and description of the Greener ejector mechanism. It may give you enough information on copying the parts.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.comcaptkirk3@dslextreme.com Member Posts: 3,804
    edited November -1
    O.K. George...Just made a call and got to talk with a friend just outside of London...Here's who to Contact about your Greener..
    TRC Gunsmiths
    Unit 3, The galleries
    Fort Fareham End Estate
    FAREHAM
    Hampshire PO141AH
    Attention; Mr. Peter Sellwood
    These folks should be able to fix you right up....best.....Captain Kirk

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  • GeorgyGeorgy Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Good morning George, and welcome to the Ask the Experts Forum...
    Before I can proceed any futher with this topic it will be necessary to learn wither or not you have a Single Shot or Double Barrel Guin...or a Converted Rifle...????Is it possible for you to send me a Photo or post a Photo and a complete and total discription of the Shotgun in question....I/We await Your pleasure....

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff<P><BR>


    Dear Capt. Kirk

    Thank you very much for your usefull information.
    I have tried so long to get some answers with no reply.
    It is a double barrel shotgun and i will sent some pictures of
    gun and its fault.
    Is it possible to have an email so that i can attach the pictures?

    Thank you so much
    George

    GP
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.comcaptkirk3@dslextreme.com Member Posts: 3,804
    edited November -1
    MY ADDRESS IS POSTED IN THE HEADERS....[captkirk3@dslextreme.com]...
    I AWAIT YOUR PLEASURE..............Captain Kirk

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Captain Kirk, YOUR THE MAN![:D]

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  • FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Captain Kirk, YOUR THE MAN![:D]

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