Description
Greener’s Police Gun, a military-grade Shotgun, The “Gaffer Gun” use brass 12-gauge necked shotshell
<span;>A “Greener the gaffer gun” refers to a W.W. Greener “Gaffer Gun”, which is a specific type of 12-gauge shotgun originally designed to fire brass 12-gauge necked shotshells, and was often converted into a police riot gun. The name comes from W.W. Greener, the English gunmaker founded in 1829, whose company produced a variety of shotguns and rifles for military, police, and civilian use.
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<span;>Here’s a breakdown of the term:
<span;>• W.W. Greener: The well-known and respected English family of gunmakers who founded their company in 1829.
<span;>• Gaffer Gun: This is a specific model of shotgun made by W.W. Greener.
<span;>• Original Use: The “Gaffer Gun” originally used a unique brass 12-gauge necked shotshell, different from standard shells.
<span;>• Converted Use: Many of these guns were later converted, often into police riot guns.
<span;>• Variations: Different versions exist, such as the Gaffer Trap Gun, which uses a solid ribbed 32-inch barrel in 12-gauge.
<span;>• 19517/21: This is a patent number or related marking, indicating a design element patented in 1921. This specific patent number is often linked to the Greener’s Police Gun, a military-grade shotgun.
