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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND BODY SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8317/8, A MULTI-BARREL SET
the 29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, each of the pair of guns with two additional pairs of maker's 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and full choke borings, the rounded frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some renewed hardening colour, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather motor case with compartments for the additional barrels
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The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1935 with 27-inch barrels. Relatively few guns were built by Boss incorporating their full self-opening system between 1935 and 1940. Pairs are especially rare. The guns were returned to Boss & Co. in 1994 and two pairs of additional 27-inch barrels were made for each gun. The original barrels, which were worn and damaged, were recently sleeved to 29-inches by Bill Blacker and the work is of the highest standard. Please note that the 29-inch barrels no longer fit in to the case. |
Sold for £29000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 December 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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