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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1870
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY BOSS, NO. 2799
The non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving (rubbed), figured replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof (right bore-dimension marginal)
The non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving (rubbed), figured replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof (right bore-dimension marginal)