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BOSS & CO.
A RARE 12-BORE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER PIGEON/TRAP GUN, NO. 7245
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, full length machined broad ventilated rib with ivory bead and locking top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, left lock with trigger selector, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with straight hand, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1925 and that it was supplied for the North American market. Examples of Boss pigeon and competition guns are especially rare as are guns fitted with the selective version of their famed single trigger mechanism. The gun has been maintained by the maker and no expense has been spared.
This gun is from the collection of Eric Clapton. |
Sold for £33000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street |
| 15 December 2010 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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