Boss & Co. 12 Bore Back Action Sidelock Ejector with Snap Underlever
Guns International #: 100442555 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Boss Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 34
Total Number of Listings: 949
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
*** SOLD *** This superb gun Number 4017 was made in 1889 during the very last years of the proprietorship of EF Paddison, nephew to Thomas Boss, who took over the ownership of Boss & Co from his aunt, Emma Boss in 1872. Two years after these guns were made, John Robertson bought Boss & Co and developed it into probably the most exclusive London gunmaker name ever. This is a most attractive gun with its fine foliate engraving, highly figured stock and elegant locks and with its beautifully sleeved barrels and fresh nitro proof, it would make an excellent gun for game or clays.The gun comes cased in its 'maker's Leather and Brass case with some accessories. *** What is interesting is that although Robertson was making, or at least stocking and screwing, a large proportion of Paddison's output, this gun carries all the hallmarks of being produced by the Thomas Perkes' workshops, a gunmaker and inventor to the London trade of comparable standing to Robertson. *** This gun has just recently been restored by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK. The action is of Thomas Perkes' design and features double triggers with rolled edge trigger guard; 'Leg of Mutton' back action locks with bolstered tumbler pivots & gold cocking indicators; automatic top tang safety slide and Perkes' Interceptor sears;'Purdey Bolt' operated by Purdey's 2nd patent underlever; Perkes' ejector box and cocking rods and a'Grip' forend lever catch. The gun weighs 6lb 11oz. *** This beautiful Boss has Best Fine Foliate Scroll (small area of damage to LH action bar)almost certainly engraved by Sumner and Gold inlaid SAFE.The sleeved steel/steel nitro barrels are 28 1/4" in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. The top rib is of the smooth, concave type. The right barrel is bored 0.729 with a constriction of 0.006 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.033. The left barrel is bored 0.729 with a constriction of 0.021 for a Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.038. Reprooved in London for 2-3/4” nitro powder cartridges in 2013. *** The straight hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut. We believe the stock is original but the forend was replaced some time ago. Stock dimensions are 14/7/8” to a checkered butt by 1/7?16” by 2”. Slightly cast off for right hand shot. Overall the gun is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. It balances and handles like a dream. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. I am the US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. *** See this gun and other fine doubles at The Vintage Cup held at Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, New York September 25th through September 28th.
SOLD
Antique: Yes