Greener Martini, The Gaffer trap gun

[tula]

Recently added an odd Greener martini variant to my collection.
It’s called The Gaffer Trap Gun, now what stood out about it is unlike the GP variations it uses a solid ribbed 32” barrel in 12ga (measured the bore it is around 0.705 at the muzzle so Modified), case hardened receiver, and fancy grade of wood with very fine checkering, appears to have either a horn or ebony end cap as well. The stock has a 1/4” cast off, with beaver tail fore stock. Serial number lands it in 1923. I saw it and knew it wasn’t your regular greener martini. Had to have it for my English made shotgun collection. Is anyone here knowledgeable in odd variations of the Greener Martinis?

I’m aware they made these single shot trap guns for the American sport shooting market, and these single shot trap guns weren’t a thing in UK or mainland Europe as the trap sport there doesn’t call for a single shot shotgun. I’ve already been in contact with some UK collectors. One fellow said he saw the exact variation I own in a shop in England back in 1980 and it stood out as unique to him then.

 

[bdft]

They don't shoot singles trap in the UK? Learn something new every day. Also................

 

[tula]

I’m a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology. And haven’t figured out how to post pics in my 14 years on here.
However if someone wants me to email some pics so they can post them up in this discussion so others may see please ask and I’ll email some.

 

[Ashcroft]

They don't shoot singles trap in the UK? Learn something new every day. Also................

Correct, singles trap is a North American game only. International Trap, as practiced in Europe and shot in the Olympics is a different game with different rules. All singles allow two shots if needed to break the bird, faster birds, etc. most of the important British makers produced trap single guns for the North American market, I have one by Westley Richards.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

I’m a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology. And haven’t figured out how to post pics in my 14 years on here.
However if someone wants me to email some pics so they can post them up in this discussion so others may see please ask and I’ll email some.

PM me.

 

[tula]

I saw yours in another thread. Beautiful gun. I saw this one and had to have it for my collection where it’s so unique and definitely not your average greener martini.

QUOTE=Ashcroft;19721519]Correct, singles trap is a North American game only. International Trap, as practiced in Europe and shot in the Olympics is a different game with different rules. All singles allow two shots if needed to break the bird, faster birds, etc. most of the important British makers produced trap single guns for the North American market, I have one by Westley Richards.[/QUOTE]

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Here are the photos of tulas Greener.

 

[chasseur]

Nice looking Greener .I have this oneView attachment 691313

 

[Pinfire]

Recently added an odd Greener martini variant to my collection.
It’s called The Gaffer Trap Gun, now what stood out about it is unlike the GP variations it uses a solid ribbed 32” barrel in 12ga (measured the bore it is around 0.705 at the muzzle so Modified), case hardened receiver, and fancy grade of wood with very fine checkering, appears to have either a horn or ebony end cap as well. The stock has a 1/4” cast off, with beaver tail fore stock. Serial number lands it in 1923. I saw it and knew it wasn’t your regular greener martini. Had to have it for my English made shotgun collection. Is anyone here knowledgeable in odd variations of the Greener Martinis?

I’m aware they made these single shot trap guns for the American sport shooting market, and these single shot trap guns weren’t a thing in UK or mainland Europe as the trap sport there doesn’t call for a single shot shotgun. I’ve already been in contact with some UK collectors. One fellow said he saw the exact variation I own in a shop in England back in 1980 and it stood out as unique to him then.

Well, that looks like it will be a lot of fun! Nice find.

 

[MiG25]

I like it!

 

[bdft]

Thanks for the pictures and the explanation. Another trap gun to look for.

 

[sillymike]

Nice score!
Saw the add... and next thing I knew it was SPF. I sure would be curious to see more please pictures of how the hanguard is attached.

For ref. purposes, single trap Greener manufactured in the 50s had done away with the cocking indicator and safety

 

[tula]

I know the guy who owned it. He’s one of my best friends. Went down for a visit and there this was, absolutely beautiful sitting in the corner. Little horse trade later and it was mine. The fore end is held in place with a screw in the bottom of the fore end wood. And it appears there’s a clip further forward that slips down each side of the barrel. I haven’t had it apart yet. I’ve dropped fired blown out plastic 2 3/4” cases in it and it dropped in seated on its own without thumbing it in, and I would safely say it’s a 2 3/4” chamber. So this will be a snappy range and grouse gun I’m thinking.

Nice score!
Saw the add... and next thing I knew it was SPF. I sure would be curious to see more please pictures of how the hanguard is attached.

For ref. purposes, single trap Greener manufactured in the 50s had done away with the cocking indicator and safety

 

[sillymike]

I'd guess the "Gaffer Gun" were the predecessor of the GP
- Now that I think of it, I've seen a number of GP this side of the Atlantic... a few Police shotgun... but no Gaffer Gun

 

[ParksPipes]

From the Greener book:

 

[sillymike]

Odd that the editor didn't catch the inverted trap gun picture #279
- Thanks for sharing!

 

[burns k31]

Nice stuff