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Rare Charles Boswell Game Scene Engraved Single Barrel Sidelock 2 3/4" NO FFL Guns International #: 101681948 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Shotguns - English Double - Charles Boswell Shotguns Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Grouse Grove Member Since: 3/17/07 State: Montana Country: United States Phone: (406) 442-2322 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 6 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Description: SOLD Here is an unusual and graceful single barrel sidelock non-ejector by Charles Boswell, built circa 1898. The 30" nitro-re-proved barrel (blacked Damascus) has a 2 3/4" chamber and excellent bore, choked .020 (about modified.) The barrel is engraved: CHARLES BOSWELL. MAKER. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C. The action and lock-plate feature a gold inlaid cocking indicator, and beaded border and floral scroll engraving, along with best game scene engraving of (on the one side) a pair of setters on point, and (on the other) a nye of pheasants. The fore-end has a carved horn finial with an Anson push-rod release. The highly figured stock measures 15 1/4" with a well done 2" extension with checkered butt. The weight is 6 lbs 6 oz. This is a beautifully made gun and very fun to carry and to hunt with. I used it last fall for pheasant, shartpail and huns, as well as for one fabulous day in the snipe marsh. SOLD Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge |