Lot Essay
This gun bears the number 196 (barrels only) and is likely to be a conversion from percussion. If the number is the true serial number, the gun is the earliest known Boss in existence
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A 20-BORE PIN-FIRE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY BOSS, NO. 196
The sidelocks with dolphin hammers, converted to breech-loading from percussion, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, bold foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the elongated bottom-strap inset with an unusual grip-safety, the twist barrels with a raised game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
The sidelocks with dolphin hammers, converted to breech-loading from percussion, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, bold foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the elongated bottom-strap inset with an unusual grip-safety, the twist barrels with a raised game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
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