Details of Lot 244
BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 7443

27-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib with top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including half pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927 for von Lengerke & Detwold, New York. The gun conforms to its original specification, with the note "...not to exceed 6lb. 6oz., wanted finished in New York 1 Oct 1927".

Sold for £32000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
9 December 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply