Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1934 and appears to have been relatively little used. Rejointing is required
The Property of
R.H.A. HUGHES, Esq.
A LIGHT 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY C.S. ROSSON, No. 3489, Smith system self-opening action, the fences relief-engraved with vine leaves on a matt ground, best foliate-scroll engraving, the underside of the action engraved with a partridge, with much hardening-colour, well-figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
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A LIGHT 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY C.S. ROSSON, No. 3489, Smith system self-opening action, the fences relief-engraved with vine leaves on a matt ground, best foliate-scroll engraving, the underside of the action engraved with a partridge, with much hardening-colour, well-figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. &¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a canvas case with embossed leather Rosson trade label
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. &¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a canvas case with embossed leather Rosson trade label