Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Boss & Company 12 Gauge Side Lever Bar-action Double-barrel Hammer Gun, late 19th century, serial number 3620, walnut stock with finely checkered forend and grip, frame and lock with finely engraved foliate design, lockplates engraved "Boss & Co.," rib of barrel engraved "BOSS & Co 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON," overall lg. 44 5/8 in.
Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, July 15, 2014.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $7,000-9,000
Barrels reblued, minor dings and dents on stock.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
LONDON, WenatcheeChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200