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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3941
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammers and Purdey patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888 and that it was the No.1 gun of a pair. |
Sold for £7500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 17 April 2013 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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