Details of Lot 216
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3880

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, raised cocking indicators, Perkes patent action, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886 for the Reverend G. Thompson and that it was subsequently converted to ejector.

Sold for £4500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply