GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE.BOSWELLSIDELOCK EJECTOR120562410MODERN; C&RCal. 410. Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved "Charles Boswell" "London" on tops over chamber areas. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, chamber length and undetermined proofs, along with "CB". Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), hidden third fastener, vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage large simple scroll. "Charles Boswell" "London" is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.410. Bore restrictions: (mod)(cyl). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leather case with brass corners is gold embossed "A. H. HOUGH Thomasville, Ga." on top. Front is stamped "Made in England". Interior is lined in green cloth and has new Boswell label in lid. Altogether a fine, quick-handling bird gun suitable to the most discerning shooter. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very fine with some light marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are also fine. Interior is fine 51630-4 JRL (6,000-10,000)