#373 • English Greener Percussion Whaling Gun

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.650 Bore Diameter, 19.375" barrel, S/N 2. An extraordinary piece of maritime history and a towering mechanical marvel from the golden age of deep-sea whaling is this original English Greener Percussion Swivel Whaling Gun. Invented in 1837 by the celebrated Birmingham master gunsmith William Greener, this iconic weapon revolutionized the international whaling industry by shifting the dangerous art of harpoon striking from hand-thrown distances to a devastatingly accurate, boat-mounted cannon system. Iron barrel and frame. Brass triggerguard.  British proofs on the left side of the frame. Side mounts for mounting on a yoke. Walnut stock with a rubber recoil pad. The metal with nice smooth surfaces, mostly a dark plum look. The triggerguard with nice dark patina.  Comes with one the original harpoon. Overall excellent.