Product Details
BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9058,
29in. nitro barrels with raised matt top-rib and gold bead foresight, side-ribs, top barrel engraved 'BOSS & CO. ALBERMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, Boss 1909 patent action with hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, incorporating Robertson patent barrel locking action, patent no. 3307 of 10th February 1909, and Boss patent improved ejector mechanism, patent no. 3308 of 10th February 1909, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a lightweight leather case with Boss label, accessories and a canvas and leather outer
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered on 15th May 1956 for H. Matos, Esq. of Lisbon.
Estimate £30,000-40,000
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