Details of Lot 257
THOMAS BOSS & CO.
A 14-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1780

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, single bite rotary underlever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, in its maker's leather case
S58

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1860 and was subsequently converted from pinfire to centrefire.

Sold for £750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
8 December 2021
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply