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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3136, A TWO BARREL SET
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the interchangeable 30-inch steel barrels by the maker no. 5178, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, with recessed and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with horn butt plate, broken at the hand and fitted with metal repair plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case with two barrel compartments
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1873 and that the interchangeable steel barrels were fitted circa 1904. The gun remains in a very original condition. The case with shipping labels to India, where it is likely that the stock repair was carried out. |
Sold for £1800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 26 April 2023 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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