Lot 46
46
The Property of the late C.W.P. HAMPTON, Esq.
A RARE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY W. FORD, No. 5300, fully selective Boss single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard and side-mounted selector-switch, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (repairs and cracks to the body) with recoil-pad, cast-on for the left shoulder, Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib

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A RARE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY W. FORD, No. 5300, fully selective Boss single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard and side-mounted selector-switch, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (repairs and cracks to the body) with recoil-pad, cast-on for the left shoulder, Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 5lb. 10oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 28 1/8in. barrels, both approx. 3/8 choke (relieved), 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a Boss leather case (handle broken)
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Lot Essay

Boss selective single-triggers are scarce. They are even more so when fitted to other maker's guns. This Ford boxlock is of exceptional quality, and the work of conversion was almost certainly carried out by Boss. The gun is of additional interest in having Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels and a Boss case. C.W.P. Hampton was a noted collector of vintage motor cars
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