Details of Lot 165
BOSS & CO.
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7867/8

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with finest bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks by the maker, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 and that they re-stocked the guns in 2004 for the current owner. They have maintained by the maker and no expense has been spared.

The guns are from the collection of Eric Clapton.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply