Details of Lot 229
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6552, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch original maker's chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the additional 28-inch interchangeable maker's chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb 12oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case, the lid impressed "The Earl of Powis"
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1916 and that the additional interchangeable barrels were fitted in 1980.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 December 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply