Current manufacturer established in 1829 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and currently located in Hagley, England, with sales and administration offices located in Wiltshire, England. While there is no current U.S. agent, Kirk Merrington, located in Kerryville, TX has a good knowledge of W.W. Greener guns and can repair most types. Until 1994, Gibbs Rifle Co. located in Martinsburg, WV was the U.S. agent.
Currently, all guns are built to each customer's specifications.
W.W. GREENER LIMITED Models
Greener manufactured miniature service rifles modeled on original Martini service rifles and were similar in appearance, feel and weight to the service equivalent, but in .22, .279 or .230 calibers. Conforming to the NRA class of 'Military Miniatures' these models were popular with clubs having outdoor ranges up to 100 yards. A better quality rifle with extra sights, figured stock and forend was the 'Queens Cup Winner' rifle (Model MS 8). It was using a rifle of this type that Mr A.G. Banks won the Queens Cup competition at Bisley. W.W. Greener said, "The Blue Riband of the Miniature Rifle World," and so he named this better quality rifle as the Queens Cup Winner grade. Other models included the MS 90 and MS 55.
These were the first club rifles made from 1900, in .310 caliber and several variants were produced. This was the least expensive rifle produced for club shooting and was designed both for target practice and match shooting. Models included the M 42, M 63, and the Cadet.
A variety of miniature club rifles were produced for indoor shooting at short ranges. Models included the M 52, MS 63, M 84, and the M 110 Ladies Model. After the first World War, the fourth grading system for single barrel rifles was modified to indicate the cost of the gun in guineas, or to the nearest pound sterling. The top miniature rifle was now the Kings Cup Winner which derived its name from the King's Cup, a trophy presented by His Majesty King George V to the Metropolitan Police Force, and won by a competitor who used a rifle of this type. Models included the MS 12, MS 8, MR 7, MR 6, MR 5, and the MS 3.
12 ga., improved Martini action, 26, 28, 30, 32, or 34 in. barrel, full or mod., auto ejector, straight hand stock, was also produced as a Multi-choke shotgun with a set of five interchangeable chokes and as a Trap model with raised ventilated rib and better quality stock. Disc. 1967.
12 ga. only, famed general purpose (GP) English shotgun configuration featuring Greener Martini action, 28 or 30 in. barrel, walnut stock and forearm. Disc. 1999.
12 ga. only, one mfg. in 1987.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, best Self-acting or Unique ejector model with fine scroll, game scenes or deep carved engraving and gold crown. Disc. 1967.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 2 1/2 or 3 in. chambers, very best presentation exhibition quality Unique or Self-acting ejector model with steel or Damascus barrels with deep carved scroll and game scene engraving, gold crown and scepter. Disc. 1967.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, best sidelock ejector model with dovetail lump barrels, fine scroll engraving with choice of bright or color case hardened frame finish. Disc. 1967.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 2 1/2 or 3 in. chambers, very best sidelock ejector model with chopper lump barrels and easy-opening device, bright or color case hardened frame finish. Disc. 1967.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 2 1/2 or 3 in. chambers, very best sidelock ejector model with chopper lump barrels and easy-opening device, bright or color case hardened frame finish. Disc. 1967.
12 ga., 28, 30, or 32 in. barrels, hammerless boxlock, checkered straight or semi-pistol grip stock. Disc. 1967.
8 or 10 ga., similar to F35. Disc. 1967.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels supplied with any choke combination, auto ejectors, single or double triggers, straight or semi-pistol grip stock, DH models have Anson & Deeley type actions, FH have Facile Princeps type actions. Disc. 1967, except for DH Presentation Model.
medium grade model with forend ejectors and some scroll engraving. Disc. 1967.
medium grade model with ejectors, except has better engraving than DH35 and deluxe walnut stock and forearm. Disc. 1967.
medium grade model with ejectors, has better engraving than DH35 and deluxe walnut stock and forearm. Disc. 1967.
12 ga. only, 2 3/4 in. chambers, best quality of the medium grade guns, scalloped action, 27, 28, or 30 in. barrels, case hardened receiver, choice of engraving (game scene or fine scroll work). Disc. 1967.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, best Anson & Deeley scalloped action with Greener easy opening device, French walnut stock, DT. Mfg. 1988-1989.
12 ga. only, 2 3/4 or 3 in., any choke, 28, 30, or 32 in. barrels, hammerless, boxlock, straight stock or semi pistol grip. Disc. 1967.
similar to Empire, only better grade wood. Disc. 1967.