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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1908
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AN INCOMPLETE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY BOSS, NO. 5585/6
The No. 1 gun without barrels
The Boss patent single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, standard easy-opening action, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, well-figured replacement stock with recoil-pad (No. 1) and exceptionally-figured replacement stock with recoil-pad (No. 2), the No. 2 gun rebarrelled by the makers No. 9224, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
16in. pulls
No. 2 gun only:-
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 29in. barrels, both approx. ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The No. 1 gun without barrels
The Boss patent single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, standard easy-opening action, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, well-figured replacement stock with recoil-pad (No. 1) and exceptionally-figured replacement stock with recoil-pad (No. 2), the No. 2 gun rebarrelled by the makers No. 9224, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
16in. pulls
No. 2 gun only:-
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 29in. barrels, both approx. ¼ choke, 2½in. 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.
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