Details of Lot 308
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 7609

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, short rib with top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928 and that the gun was re-stocked and re-chambered by them in 2008 for the current owner. 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 £30000
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