A fine 12-bore (2¾in) single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Boss & Co., no. 8225 In a relined brass-mounted oak and leather case with reproduction Boss & Co. trade-label
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A fine 12-bore (2¾in) single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Boss & Co., no. 8225
Hold-open toplever, Boss patent single-trigger with rolled-edge trigger-guard, best bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, full expertly renewed hardening-colour, highly-figured replacement stock with semi-pistolgrip, the replacement barrels by the makers engraved Boss & Co., 41 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London, W. Made in England, with matt solid top-rib
Weight 7lb. 3¾oz., 15 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¾ & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof
In a relined brass-mounted oak and leather case with reproduction Boss & Co. trade-label
Sold for £24,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1934 with 30in. barrels. The gun was subsequently rebarrelled by them in 1937

Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns

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