Lot Essay
This gun requires rejointing
The gun was completed circa 1908
The gun was completed circa 1908
Details
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY C. BOSWELL, NO. 15870
The lockplates and underside of the action-body engraved with game-scene vignettes of pheasants, partridges and retrievers, the triggerguard engraved en-suite, the whole surrounded by best-foliate scrollwork, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, treble-grip action-body, highly figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7½oz., 14 9/16in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland rex-hide case
The lockplates and underside of the action-body engraved with game-scene vignettes of pheasants, partridges and retrievers, the triggerguard engraved en-suite, the whole surrounded by best-foliate scrollwork, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, treble-grip action-body, highly figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7½oz., 14 9/16in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland rex-hide case
Special notice
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
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