THE GREENER STORY: THE HISTORY OF THE GREENER GUNMAKERS AND THEIR GUNS. By Graham Greener.

2000 1st edition. 4to (210 x 292mm). Ppxiv,231. Colour plates, b/w photographs and illustrations throughout. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

Divided into two parts, Part I gives an account of the history of the family and the firm, with many sketches of the personalities involved, whilst Part II discusses the Greeners' guns, their design and manufacture. Chapters include: The first generation - William Greener (1806-69); The second generation - William Wellington Greener (1834-1921); Joseph Henry Greener and Albert Greener; The third generation - William Oliver, Harry, Charles and Frederic Greener; The fourth generation - Humphrey, Oliver and Leyton Greener; The Webley years - 1965-85; Muzzle-loaders - 1829-69; Early breech-loaders - 1855-80; Modern breech-loaders - 1881-2000; Emperor and Empire Models - 1894-1965; General purpose shotguns - 1922-98; Rifles, miscellaneous guns, cartridges and other products - 1829-1965; W W Greener guns made by Webleys - 1965-85; W W Greener guns of today - 1985 to date. Eight appendices give a mass of useful information and technical data: Greener family tree; Business addresses of Greeners; chronolgical events of significance; Inventions and patents; List of grades, models, types, and dates of production; Books; Honours, medals and trophies won by Greener guns; trade marks; Trade labels.