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Greener patent percussion whaling gun with original harpoon, approximately .60 cal. smooth bore, o

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Greener patent percussion whaling gun with  original harpoon, approximately .60 cal.  smooth bore, o
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Greener patent percussion whaling gun with original harpoon, approximately .60 cal. smooth bore, of heavy weight, with 20-1/2" barrel, 36" overall; barrel and frame are browned steel with naval brass guardextending up into the frame to where the hammer is screwed into this casting, serial #23791; unmarked but definitely English made, and Greener patent with British proof and numbered 20 at the breech. The metalsurfaces retain 60-80% original brown, some spotting, erosion and light rust. The stock shows a good burl wood grain and is in good to very good condition, with remnants of old hard rubber pad. An original harpoon withhinged flanges is retained, also the harpoon shows its original steel cable and ring. An early whaling collectible which are almost never found with their harpoons. Est.: $3,000-$6,000