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Category - Boss Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique

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Boss Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double Antique

Thomas Boss & Co Double Rifle Percussion Rifle 12GA

Description:
Thomas Boss & Co. Double Percussion Rifle, 12 Gauge
Specifications:

• Caliber: 12 Gauge (rifled)
• Barrels: 30" re-browned Damascus patterned barrels, percussion nipples with platinum plugs and line at breech
• Sights: 3-leaf express rear sight, drift-adjustable front blade sight
• Action: Double percussion, fine scroll-engraved locks and hammers
• Stock: Oil-finished well-figured walnut stock
• Condition: Very fine as restored, fine rifled bores, metal surfaces excellent, walnut stock with light handling marks
• Mechanics: Mechanically excellent, crisp action
• Serial Number: 1740, manufactured circa 1860 by Thomas Boss & Co., London, England
• Accessories: Fine oak partitioned case with Hawksley leather-covered mechanical flask, mold, nipple wrench
• Status: Antique, NO4473
• Shipping: Free shipping, no credit card fees

Own a masterpiece of Victorian gunmaking with this Thomas Boss & Co. Double Percussion Rifle in 12 Gauge, crafted circa 1860 in London, England, by Thomas Boss, a renowned maker of high-end sporting arms. The serial number 1740 dates to the percussion era, when Boss rifles were prized for big-game hunting in Africa or India, with platinum plugs and lines for durability. This NO4473 antique, with 30" re-browned Damascus barrels, is a collector’s treasure for historical shooters or enthusiasts.

This example is in Very fine condition as professionally restored, with fine rifled bores for accurate black powder performance at 50–150 yards. The 30" barrels, re-browned with vivid Damascus pattern, feature percussion nipples, platinum plugs, and line at breech for corrosion resistance. The 3-leaf express rear and drift-adjustable front blade sights ensure precise aiming. The locks and hammers are finely scroll-engraved, with the stock oil-finished and well-figured. The engraved oval on the stock reads "ME SPIRANTER SPERO" (While I breathe, I hope), adding provenance. The action is mechanically excellent, with crisp percussion operation. The oak partitioned case with Hawksley flask, mold, and nipple wrench is very good, completing this set.

Don’t miss this Thomas Boss Double Rifle—a Very fine circa 1860 12 Gauge percussion antique, perfect for collectors or black powder hunters. Click “Buy It Now” or call 478-337-1000 to claim this historical gem today!
Purchase Details:

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• Layaway available: 1/3 down, 1/3 in 30 days, 1/3 in 60 days

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Thomas Boss
Model: Double
Serial Number: 1740
Barrel Length: 30

Price: $3,995.00
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