Details of Lot 164
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2550

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding hammers, back locks and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including steel butt plate, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1867 for Sir R Roberts, Bart and that it is the thirty-sixth centrefire gun built by Boss.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles, Scotland
28 August 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply