Details of Lot 102
BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4687/8

26-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional interchangeable pair of 28-inch barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 13 1/2-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather motor case
S2


The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1899. The guns have been re-barrelled. However, the maker is only able to confirm the 28-inch pair of barrels for the No.2 gun (with re-barrelling number 9320).
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
25 August 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply