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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1914 and that new barrels were supplied by them in 1968
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A fine 12-bore single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Boss, No. 6497
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. 9437, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather-bound and fleece-lined canvas slip
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. 9437, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather-bound and fleece-lined canvas slip