Stimo22 Posted February 4 I have been offered a Greener 16 bore at a reasonable price, but it has a side safety. Do any other forum user have this type of safety catch and is it easy to use as it seems a bit out of the way. The guns on sale on the net all seem to have this safety catch so there must be a good number of them about, also do any members have any advice on this make of gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotgcoalman Posted February 4 I have 1 in 12ga. Pull lever down,chamber a cartridge,push lever up to close the breech,flick the auto safety with thumb and you're good to go. it's amazing how quickly this can be done after a bit of practice. If the ejectors in good order it's possible to shoot clays as pairs 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panoma1 Posted February 4 Take a bit of getting used to, and a bit fiddly to use with wet/cold hands, mine is a non-auto safe, so if the one your looking at is too? You must remember to push it back onto safe after reloading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sereremo Posted February 4 I have it on a “Facile Princeps “ A&D shotgun and in my opinion it’s very useful. Only some clays for practice.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aberisle Posted February 4 Are you talking about a Greener side by side shotgun that has the safety mounted on the side or the Greener GP that also has the safety on the side, they are both completely different guns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stimo22 Posted February 4 It is a Greener side by side 16 bore, I don't know what model but will be having a look next weekend. Have looked on web and no 16 bores for sale, just 12 bores and the price is quite varied Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aberisle Posted February 4 The side safety is one of the hallmarks of the Greener guns if you look here https://www.wwgreener.com/ you will see pics of some of the guns that have this feature. I have only ever owned one of the GP Greeners, i would love to have the money to own one of their side by side guns preferably in 10 bore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GBS Posted February 5 I have two, both 12g although one built for game (6 1/2lb) and the other for duck shooting (7 1/2lb). Oddly it is the 'Far Killer' duck gun that is auto safe. Absolutely fine to use as long as there is enough grip to the safety catch otherwise a cold or gloved hand can slide over the top. GBS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted February 5 They are very simple to use and you will soon adapt ,assuming you are right handed . If the checkering [for want of a better term ] on the button is worn then it can be a bit slippy but not difficult to re-cut There were a lot of these that were standard on all Greener Fasil Princip guns that were non auto so it may not be a problem . If it is and you and you want it made auto then any competent gun smith experienced with English guns should be able to make it auto with out any trouble .Not job for the DIY man . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumber Posted February 5 Had a Greener Empire with side safety, very easy to use and a nice gun to shoot. One of those guns you regret selling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
