Charles Boswell, Sidelock Ejector SLE, 12 Gauge
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Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English

Seller's Information
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Seller: Karl Messerschmidt
Member Since: 9/13/10
First Name: Karl
Last Name: Messerschmidt
State: California
Zip: 95608
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 386-1066
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check



Description:
Charles Boswell
12 bore Sidelock Ejector, no. 15869
Number 1 of a pair
Made in 1908 for a Mr. N. Gilbey

Action:
   Beautiful hand engraved game scenes over tight scroll.  Pheasants on the right, poiting dogs left and grouse on the bottom.  Bright finish over all.

Barrels: 
   26" Sleeved in 1979
   2 1/2" chambers
   Chokes:  1/4, 3/4
   Wall thickness: 30, 27
   Reproofed in 1951 and 1979 (sleeving)
   Blueing perfect 

Weight: 6lb. 8oz

Stock  (replacement)
   Traditional oil finish in very good condition. 
   Only light handling marks
   LOP: 14 5/8"   
   Highly cast off for the right hand shooter.
   Cast can be  altered to fit.
   See below for measurements.

Chris Batha now owns the rights to Charles Boswell and was kind enough to send me copies of the original sales log (included).


Will entertain reasonable offers.  

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Charles Boswell
Model: Sidelock Ejector. Number 1 of a pair
Serial Number: 15869
Bore: .728
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent. Replacement Stock
Bore Condition: Perfect
Barrels: 26
Barrel Type: Fluid Steel. Sleeved in 1979
Action: Sidelock Ejector
Triggers: Double
Stock: Strait hand
Stock Comb: 1.5
Stock Heel: 2.5
Stock Cast: 7/16" Cast off (Right hand)
Fore End: Sliver
Butt Pad: Checkered wood
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Solid
Finish: Bright finish. Hand engraved with bird scenes
Weight: 6lb. 8oz.
Sights: Single bead
Manufacture Date: 1908
Chokes: Fixed
Choke Left: 3/4
Choke Right: 1/4
Engraving: Hand engraved, bird scene. Gold 1 on top lever
Case: Ships in plastic takedown case
Item Location: Carmichael (Sacramento area), CA USA
Proof:Nitro: 1979 resleeve
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 0.027
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 0.030