Details of Lot 225
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3253

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, fore-end retaining pin replaced, fore-end wood repaired
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1875.

Sold for £1100
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply