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Chas. Boswell Live Pigeon Boxlock SxS Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD
Chas. Boswell Live Pigeon Boxlock SxS Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Charles Boswell Live Pigeon Heavy Frame Boxlock Side-by-Side Shotgun, #14987, 12 ga., 3'' chambers, blue and case hardened finish, 27'' barrels with solid raised 1/2'' file cut rib tapering to 3/8'', single front white bead, .733'' bores without constrictions, barrel weight 3-5/8 lbs. with approx. wall thickness of .040''; double triggers, extractor, manual top tang sliding safety, third fastener, original 126 Strand address London proof barrels ca. 1905 with 1956 Birmingham reproofs; frame has full coverage fine English scroll engraving and border highlighting with a single engraved pigeon on the bottom plate, the engraving pattern carries to the lower tang, triggerguard and top lever; round knob pistol-grip stock and wide target forend are dense French walnut with recessed Anson forend release, 20-line-per-inch checkering, drop points and silver oval on toe line. Length of pull: 14-5/8'' over a 1-3/8'' solid red rubber recoil pad; drop at comb: 1-3/8''; drop at heel: 1-7/8'', assembled weight is 8 lbs. Condition remains very good with barrels shortened, showing moderate use with tight locking, firm triggers and bright bores, action face and flats are lightly scratched and scuffed, barrels have 99% soft reblue with 99% bright reblue on lower frame assembly; 40% case colors on frame, screw slots generally marred, wood revarnish has a few light scuffs and scratches. Est.: $2,500-$3,500 (C&R)