info about Greener Air rifles

[Microtia]

Remember reading about these in Wesley's book, but have never seen one, and think they are quite rare. Anyone have one, and care to comment?
Believe they have adjustable breeches, a bit like the current day Webley Longbow.

[tjg]

Hi
There was an article in the may airgunner(about Rook shooting..perish the thought.. haha) hope this helps
TIM

[Lakey]

Very sought after rifles in collectors circles, and there does not seem to be that many about.
The breech of this break barrel operated on a cam, so that when you opened the breech lever, the barrel moved forward slightly enabling the gun to be opened. Once you had placed a pellet in the breech, the gun was closed in the conventional way and the lever was tightened. This made the barrel move back against the breech, thereby ensuring an airtight seal on the breech.
The breech also had a projection on the air cylinder side which pushed the pellet slightly down the barrel on closing, which properly seated the pellet ensuring more consistent shooting and accuracy. They were available in both .22 and .177.
The Blue Book states manufacturing dates of 1934 until the 1960's. WW Greener were eventually absorbed into Webleys, however Wesley suggests that production was stopped because of a shortage of skilled labour to continue to make the gun, or possibly a shortage of skilled labour to make their shotguns, so maybe they pulled staff away from airguns to fill the gap?

Either way if you ever get the chance to handle a Greener Air Rifle, you cannot help but admire the superior workmanship and design.
Last one I saw for sale was up for 695 pounds, so if you can find one they aint cheap!!! That was in very good original condition.

All in all, one hell of a rifle. Wouldn't mind one myself....... oneday

Lakey

[Microtia]

Same here. Worth a look at the auctions, but no time to go to them!