October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
Ca. 1901 (London Re-Proof 1978) Charles Boswell 12 Bore side by side hammer pigeon gun with dovetail 30 - 1/8" barrels, fine file cut flat top rib, front bead with signs of use and handling marks. Barrels fitted with extractors, splinter forend with Anson release. Rib reads "Boswell.Maker. 126. Strand. London. W.C.". Action with side clips, third fastener, muted coin finish stamped "Chas Boswell", scroll engraved hammers and locks. Blacked double triggers, top lever and scroll engraved long trigger guard. Nice stock with strong figure, crisp checkering, black Pachmayr recoil pad. CONDITION: Barrels retain lots of color, approximately 85%, with various handling marks. Stock and forend have benefited from a refinish with some light handling, storage marks and checkering seems to have been recut. CP
Accessories
Leather Case, Snap Caps and Cleaning Tools
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .029 (R) .028
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .742 (R) .742
Manufacturer
Charles Boswell