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BOSS & CO 12 BORE HAMMERGUN 29 3/4” CYL/IC FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS NICLEY FIGURED WOOD WITH IDEAL MODERN DIMENSIONS CASED ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1862
Guns International #: 103493776 Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-794
Category: Boss Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Harrisonsportingarms
Member Since: 12/5/20
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Harrison
State: Mississippi
Zip: 39601
Country: United States
Phone: (601) 529-0770
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 130
Total Number of Listings: 1991
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, wire transfer
Description:
Boss & Co 12 bore hammergun
29 3/4" fine Damascus non ejector game rib barrels with single front bead
2 1/2" black powder proof
Chokes: .005/.012 CYL/IC
Bore measurements: .736/.737 proofed at .729/.729, still within proof specs
Minimum wall thickness R:0.030 L:0.029
Bores are bright and clean with few spots of pitting (minimum wall thickness in those spots) no dents
Barrels ring perfectly
Lockup is tight, no movement with forend off
Bar action sidelock with rebounding hammers
Both hammers are easy to cock with crisp trigger pulls
Engraving on locks done by John Sumner
Nicley figured straight grip stock with splinter forend
LOP 14 1/2" over 1/2" silvers style pad
DAC 1 1/2"
DAH 2 3/8"
Slightly cast off for right hand shot
6lbs 11oz
Boss case with oil bottle label and original charge card
Boss history records in pictures
Originally built for Captain Ellis Reeve of the Coldstream Guards in 1862 as the #2 gun of a pair of percussion guns and expertly converted to center fire sometime between 1875-1886 according to the proof marks on the barrels. My client has used this gun on game and clays with RST & similar low pressure shells.
Stunning Boss & Co hammergun that will make a great field gun or a fine addition to any collection, this gun is a Antique and can be shipped directly.
Price: $4,250.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge