Lot 6
A fine 8-bore (3¼in) single-barrelled hammer gun by Boss, no. 3566 In a wooden case with Boss reproduction trade-label
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge£3,500 - £5,000
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Find your local specialistA fine 8-bore (3¼in) single-barrelled hammer gun by Boss, no. 3566
Jones patent rotary-underlever, stepped rebounding backlock, percussion fence, action-body and furniture with best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with steel butt-plate, horn-capped forend, the barrel with faceted breech section
Weight 12lb. 2½oz., 14½in. pull, 36in. barrel, choke, 3¼in. chamber, recent nitro reproof
In a wooden case with Boss reproduction trade-label
Weight 12lb. 2½oz., 14½in. pull, 36in. barrel, choke, 3¼in. chamber, recent nitro reproof
In a wooden case with Boss reproduction trade-label
Footnotes
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1879. Twenty-seven 8-bore cartridges will be made available to the successful buyer of this lot.