^Lot 2161 BRITISH W. W. GREENER MARTINI ACTION ROOK RIFLE.

Cal. 297/250 Rook. S# 012645. Bbl. 26"; top of barrel is matted with London address. Blade front sight & 3 leaf rear sight. Martini style takedown action w/ curved opening lever & safety. Sides of action have deep relief basket weave style engraving with "W.W. GREENER" banner in center surrounded by geometric pattern borders. Checkered walnut stock set w/ ebony tip, pistol grip & trapdoor buttplate. CONDITION: barrel has traces of blue with balance of barrel have brown/gray patina appearance with oxidation. Balance of action has gray patina appearance with traces of blue & spots of corrosion. Fair wood finish with numerous dings & marks along with worn checkering to bottom of forearm. Good rifling with light pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (25-5723/MD). CURIO. $400-600.