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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1911
Details
A .255 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK ROOK-RIFLE BY BOSS, NO. 6005
Converted from .300 (Rook) calibre
Toplever, non-selective ejector, full foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, well-figured stock (pinned at the head) with pistolgrip, the octagonal barrel with matt sight-flat and open-sights
Weight 5lb. 4oz., 145/8in. stock, 27in. barrel, nitro proof
Converted from .300 (Rook) calibre
Toplever, non-selective ejector, full foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, well-figured stock (pinned at the head) with pistolgrip, the octagonal barrel with matt sight-flat and open-sights
Weight 5lb. 4oz., 145/8in. stock, 27in. barrel, 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.