Just for the record, the "Field Grade" version of the Greener Martini trapgun discussed here was called the " Greener GP" or General Purpose Model. These were sold as cheap all-purpose shotguns for settlers and farmers, and were used with both shot and ball loads for small and big game and for "things that go bump in the night."

They were also used by colonial police as issue guns for native officers and prison guards. Many Brits and their subjects were very proficient with these guns, having used Martini service rifles in military service or military training rifles with Martini actions.

They were well-loved, even in the land of Purdey and Holland and Holland. Never saw one in any guage except 12 or the special guard ctg. in 12/14 ga., but I have heard of them in 16 guage.

If you have one, hang onto it! They are classics and they last forever.


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