Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1909 and that new barrels were supplied by them in 1986
THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS HAVE BEEN IN USE AS A PAIR
A fine 12-bore (2¾in) single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Boss,
No. 5760
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A fine 12-bore (2¾in) single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Boss,
No. 5760
Boss patent single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, standard easy-opening action, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, highly-figured replacement stock, rebarrelled by Boss, No. 9971, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather-bound and fleece-lined canvas slip
No. 5760
Boss patent single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, standard easy-opening action, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, highly-figured replacement stock, rebarrelled by Boss, No. 9971, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather-bound and fleece-lined canvas slip