*CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON/HEAVY GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND CASE.

*CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON/HEAVY GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND CASE. SN 15419. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels. Older set of chopper lump bbls have broad flat file cut rib, and are engraved “Charles Boswell. Maker. 126. Strand. London. WC” on top of left bbl, and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Compressed Steel” on the right. Bbl flats show original London, and Birmingham re-proof for 2-3/4″ chambers at .729. Bottoms of bbls have provisional London proofs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademark logos, and SN. Loop is stamped “Griffin & Howe NY”. Second set of bbls has narrower flat more coarse file cut rib w/ same markings on top, and are dovetailed. Bbl flats have Birmingham nitro proofs. Loop is stamped “Griffin & Howe NY.” (Importer) Action water table has London and Birmingham proofs, and is stamped “C. Boswell” and SN. Action features hidden Purdey type third fastener, side clips, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, and arrow engraved tumbler ends as cocking indicators. Action is presently coin finished and engraved w/ beautifully executed bouquet and scroll. Bottom of action has a scene of three game birds. Fences are beautifully relief engraved w/ flowing leaves, and deeply shaded scroll. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Lock plates have matching scroll engraving w/ “Charles Boswell” in ribands on each side. Left lock depicts a pair of setters hunting; right a group of six pheasants in meadow. Trigger guard shows a pair of dogs, one sleeping, on bow, and scroll and SN on grip. This fine engraving is reminiscent of the work of Harry Kell. Nicely marbled and slightly figured dark European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, w/ 3/4″ ebonite extension, and features gold oval w/ initials “RD”, drop points, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Gun is stocked to the fences. Anson release splinter forend has engraving, wood, and checkering to match buttstock. Older set of bbls: Bore diameter: left -735, right -735. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.013. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.038. Weight: 7 lbs 13oz. Second set of bbls: Bore diameter: left -728, right -728. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Weight: 7 lbs 8oz. Both Barrels: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″ drop at comb: 1-9/16″. New case is dark green canvas w/ leather corners and combination lock and has green baize interior and place for both sets of bbls. Factory records indicate delivery on July 14, 1906 to Mr. Richard Dodsworth. Esq. of North Yorkshire and costing 35 Pounds Sterling. A fine example of Boswell’s best, the Pigeon Gun. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain all of London quality lustrous rust blue. Breech ends show all of damascening marks. Action retains all of its new coin finish. Engraving retains all of its detail, but is very lightly washed. Trigger guard, trigger plate, top lever, and safety button retain most of their charcoal blue w/ thumb piece of top lever slightly silvered. Stocks retain virtually all of a dull oil finish. Edges around lock plates and drop points are slightly rounded. Checkering is worn, and has not been re-cut. Leather pad is new. There is a slight hair line crack behind right lock plate. For both sets of bbls the action is tight and bbls are on face, and ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny w/ very light frosting near breech of right bbl on older bbl set. Second set is essentially as new. Case is near new, interior is excellent. A neat old gun by an excellent maker, and ready for the next century. 4-37797 MGM58 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1195	$14,375.00	CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON/HEAVY GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND CASE. SN 15419. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels. Older set of chopper lump bbls have broad flat file cut rib, and are engraved “Charles Boswell. Maker. 126. Strand. London. WC” on top of left bbl, and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Compressed Steel” on the right. Bbl flats show original London, and Birmingham re-proof for 2-3/4″ chambers at .729. Bottoms of bbls have provisional London proofs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademark logos, and SN. Loop is stamped “Griffin & Howe NY”. Second set of bbls has narrower flat more coarse file cut rib w/ same markings on top, and are dovetailed. Bbl flats have Birmingham nitro proofs. Loop is stamped “Griffin & Howe NY.” (Importer) Action water table has London and Birmingham proofs, and is stamped “C. Boswell” and SN. Action features hidden Purdey type third fastener, side clips, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, and arrow engraved tumbler ends as cocking indicators. Action is presently coin finished and engraved w/ beautifully executed bouquet and scroll. Bottom of action has a scene of three game birds. Fences are beautifully relief engraved w/ flowing leaves, and deeply shaded scroll. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Lock plates have matching scroll engraving w/ “Charles Boswell” in ribands on each side. Left lock depicts a pair of setters hunting; right a group of six pheasants in meadow. Trigger guard shows a pair of dogs, one sleeping, on bow, and scroll and SN on grip. This fine engraving is reminiscent of the work of Harry Kell. Nicely marbled and slightly figured dark European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, w/ 3/4″ ebonite extension, and features gold oval w/ initials “RD”, drop points, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Gun is stocked to the fences. Anson release splinter forend has engraving, wood, and checkering to match buttstock. Older set of bbls: Bore diameter: left -735, right -735. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.013. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.038. Weight: 7 lbs 13oz. Second set of bbls: Bore diameter: left -728, right -728. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Weight: 7 lbs 8oz. Both Barrels: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″ drop at comb: 1-9/16″. New case is dark green canvas w/ leather corners and combination lock and has green baize interior and place for both sets of bbls. Factory records indicate delivery on July 14, 1906 to Mr. Richard Dodsworth. Esq. of North Yorkshire and costing 35 Pounds Sterling. A fine example of Boswell’s best, the Pigeon Gun. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain all of London quality lustrous rust blue. Breech ends show all of damascening marks. Action retains all of its new coin finish. Engraving retains all of its detail, but is very lightly washed. Trigger guard, trigger plate, top lever, and safety button retain most of their charcoal blue w/ thumb piece of top lever slightly silvered. Stocks retain virtually all of a dull oil finish. Edges around lock plates and drop points are slightly rounded. Checkering is worn, and has not been re-cut. Leather pad is new. There is a slight hair line crack behind right lock plate. For both sets of bbls the action is tight and bbls are on face, and ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny w/ very light frosting near breech of right bbl on older bbl set. Second set is essentially as new. Case is near new, interior is excellent. A neat old gun by an excellent maker, and ready for the next century. 4-37797 MGM58 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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