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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5923/4
No.1 gun with 29-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including chequered butt plates, No.1 gun stock probably a maker's replacement, 7lb. 4oz. and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof (No.2 gun re-proofed), No.1 gun re-jointing recommended, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1910. The replacement barrels for the No.1 gun were fitted in 1966. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 1 May 2024 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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