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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903 and that it was rebarrelled by them circa 1978
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY BOSS, NO. 5068
The Boss patent single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, standard easy-opening action, best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, exceptionally-figured stock with extension, the replacement barrels by the makers (No. 9818), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The Boss patent single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, standard easy-opening action, best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, exceptionally-figured stock with extension, the replacement barrels by the makers (No. 9818), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.