Details of Lot 212
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6652

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the original 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1918 as the No. 2 gun of a pair. The replacement barrels were fitted in 1980 and the replacement stock was fitted in 1970.

Sold for £10000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply