Details of Lot 179
BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4163/4

28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including chequered horn butt plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1891 and that the replacement barrels (Nos. 9023/4) were fitted by them. The guns incorporate the earlier Boss patent ejector work of 1887.
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Sold for £13000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply