Product Details
THOMAS BOSS
A BRASS-BOUND OAK PERCUSSION DOUBLE GUNCASE,
fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, a Thomas Boss trade label, removable tray, brass lock (key missing), two brass clasps, the exterior with a flush-fitting brass carry handle, the lid with a central blank brass escutcheon
Provenance: This case originally housed a double percussion gun no. 814 by Thomas boss ordered in 1847 by W.L. Rowley. No other Boss gun was present in the case and it is probable that a Manton was also housed. On 5th may 1864, Sir Charles Rowley ordered a 12-bore pinfire gun by Boss & Co. no. 2166 "Same mount as dble. gun by Manton fitted in old case"
no. 2166 was then fitting in the case along with the loading instructions
Donald Dallas
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Estimate £500-700