Details of Lot 149
BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5945/6

29-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by John Dickson & Son, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by John Dickson & Son in 1995.

Sold for £8000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
27 November 2024
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply