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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1908
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY BOSS, NO. 5537/8
The Boss patent single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, standard easy-opening action, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish, well-figured replacement stock with semi-pistolgrip (No. 1) and boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and extension (No. 2), the barrels sleeved by the makers, with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 8½oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 10½oz. (No. 2), 15 1/8in. stock (No. 1) and 15¼in. pull (No. 2), 27in. barrels, both approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The Boss patent single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, standard easy-opening action, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish, well-figured replacement stock with semi-pistolgrip (No. 1) and boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and extension (No. 2), the barrels sleeved by the makers, with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 8½oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 10½oz. (No. 2), 15 1/8in. stock (No. 1) and 15¼in. pull (No. 2), 27in. barrels, both approx. I.C. & 3/8 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.