*VERY FINE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE.

*VERY FINE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 5663. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully struck chopper lump steel bbls are engraved with Boss 13 Dover Street address on narrow game rib, which is also inlaid in gold with the numeral “1”. This number also appears on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .728″. Bottom of right bbl is engraved with no. “9396” (This is possibly a factory bbl replacement number). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE relief inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and Boss single trigger with trigger plate engraved “Boss’s Patent No. 11278”. Single beaded trigger guard has SN at rear of tang. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut English scroll with 17 rose bouquets in typical Boss style, undoubtedly the work of famed engraver Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate, and “Boss’s Patent” is on either side of action bar. Exceptional, beautifully stump figured and marbled Circassian walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. 26 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Stock also features Boss teardrop drop points and gold oval behind pistol grip is engraved with a large coursing hound. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Boss patent ejectors and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with purple cloth, with reproduction Boss label, and contains leather hand protector, pair of William Powell marked snap caps, unmarked oil bottle, striker case, can of Pendleton light gun oil, and rangoon oil, as well as, dusting brush and chamber brush. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, possibly by orig makers. Bbls retain essentially all of their high quality orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case color, mostly in protected areas, the balance a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Pin and tumbler ends retain most of a fire blue. Trigger guard, forend iron, and top lever retain most of their re-charcoal blue. Engraving is slightly washed. Maker quality replacement stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish with a number of minor marks, especially on right side of comb. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right bbl is on face, with just a glimmer of light visible on left. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs in leather. Straps and handle are fine. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42295 MGM53 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1340	$0.00	VERY FINE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 5663. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully struck chopper lump steel bbls are engraved with Boss 13 Dover Street address on narrow game rib, which is also inlaid in gold with the numeral “1”. This number also appears on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at .728″. Bottom of right bbl is engraved with no. “9396” (This is possibly a factory bbl replacement number). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE relief inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and Boss single trigger with trigger plate engraved “Boss’s Patent No. 11278”. Single beaded trigger guard has SN at rear of tang. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut English scroll with 17 rose bouquets in typical Boss style, undoubtedly the work of famed engraver Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate, and “Boss’s Patent” is on either side of action bar. Exceptional, beautifully stump figured and marbled Circassian walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. 26 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Stock also features Boss teardrop drop points and gold oval behind pistol grip is engraved with a large coursing hound. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Boss patent ejectors and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with purple cloth, with reproduction Boss label, and contains leather hand protector, pair of William Powell marked snap caps, unmarked oil bottle, striker case, can of Pendleton light gun oil, and rangoon oil, as well as, dusting brush and chamber brush. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, possibly by orig makers. Bbls retain essentially all of their high quality orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case color, mostly in protected areas, the balance a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Pin and tumbler ends retain most of a fire blue. Trigger guard, forend iron, and top lever retain most of their re-charcoal blue. Engraving is slightly washed. Maker quality replacement stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish with a number of minor marks, especially on right side of comb. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right bbl is on face, with just a glimmer of light visible on left. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs in leather. Straps and handle are fine. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-42295 MGM53 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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