Details of Lot 228
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5880

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, lightweight leather case with C. B. Vaughan label
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910 as the number two gun of a trio.

Sold for £4500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
22 April 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply