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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7835/6
28-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 much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 for E. Langton Iliffe, the 2nd Baron Iliffe.
Edward Langton Iliffe (1908-1996)
He was best known for his restoration of Basildon Park and its later donation to the National Trust. After serving in RAF Intelligence during World War II, he returned to the family, owning interests in many Birmingham and Coventry newspapers, as well as a share in The Daily Telegraph. He succeeded to the title in 1960. |
Sold for £12000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 27 November 2024 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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