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The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1912.
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A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER-AND-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY BOSS & CO., NO. 6054
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining traces of original colour hardening, gold inlaid cocking indicators, the bolsters engraved with "Boss's Patent No. 3307, 1909", non-automatic gold inlaid "safe", rolled-edge trigger guard, well-figured stock with wood extension and pad, drop points, gold oval, file cut rib and barrels engraved with Maker's details
Weight 7lb. 2¾oz., 14 7/8in stock including 7/8in extention and 5/8in pad, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. ¾ and 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining traces of original colour hardening, gold inlaid cocking indicators, the bolsters engraved with "Boss's Patent No. 3307, 1909", non-automatic gold inlaid "safe", rolled-edge trigger guard, well-figured stock with wood extension and pad, drop points, gold oval, file cut rib and barrels engraved with Maker's details
Weight 7lb. 2¾oz., 14 7/8in stock including 7/8in extention and 5/8in pad, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. ¾ and 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Sale room notice
Please note that the bottom barrel is below recommended thickness.