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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1881. One hammer is a later replacement
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY BOSS, NO. 3656
The action-body with deeply-carved percussion fences and a rounded bar, rebounding sidelocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with butt-plate, the fine damascus barrels with an exceptional damascus game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The action-body with deeply-carved percussion fences and a rounded bar, rebounding sidelocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with butt-plate, the fine damascus barrels with an exceptional damascus game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
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