Product Details
BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7388,
29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13. DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss improved patent single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, the underside with Boss single trigger patent details, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its lightweight 'violin' leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was ordered in April 1927 with 29in. barrels for S.A. Guest, Esq.
Samuel Austin Guest was a British diplomat in the 1930s to the Hungarian court, and during his service there was awarded the highest honour that can be bestowed on a civilian; the Gold Cross of Merit. Little is known of the gun except that it has spent much of its life sealed in the family's bank vault and this would account for its outstandingly original order. The gun has passed by descent to the vendor who now offers it at auction.
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Estimate £15,000-20,000
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