John S Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 My Dad just gave me his set of two Charles Bosworth 12 ga side by side shotguns. #1 & #2. Serial #s 14209 & 14210. Tag on case shows hand written 6-33-14 & 6-33-15 Top of rib says: Charles Boswell.Maker.126 Strand London WC 28" barrels with Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's Fluid Compressed Steel Other barrel engravings: .729' NP 2 3/4 3 1/4 Tons Would love to know when they were made and any other pertinent info. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Some photos of the guns would be nice, by what you've written I'm thinking they will be very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Here are a few photos of the pair..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 And a nice Purdey case for the pair...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I said previously that you were a very lucky man, but now having seen the photos of that beautiful pair of best Boswell sidelocks, I now regard you as the luckiest man on this forum. Those guns look absolutely pristine and have clearly been cherished. I trust that they will be used and similarly looked after whilst in your possession. Many thanks for posting the photos. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 i do like a straight grained walnut..............they were made to be used..................good photo's too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Absolutely stunning, as Dutchman said get them used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Both gorgeous and useable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 wow someone's been a very lucky man very very nice john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just turned green with envy. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perazzishot Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 You are a very lucky man enjoy shooting them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Old Boggy said: I said previously that you were a very lucky man, but now having seen the photos of that beautiful pair of best Boswell sidelocks, I now regard you as the luckiest man on this forum. Those guns look absolutely pristine and have clearly been cherished. I trust that they will be used and similarly looked after whilst in your possession. Many thanks for posting the photos. OB Re colour hardened in the not to distant past . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 all the better for it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 And I thought I was lucky this morning when I woke up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Oooof! Those are absolutely fantastic! Are they in original condition or have they been refinished? They look new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Beautiful, know book yourself on a double gun day, I will come along and load for you if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks for all the nice comments. Now I know how lucky that I am to have been chosen the keeper of these beauties. They are original unrestored. And yes, they will be my go to pair for dove hunting season this year and beyond. Taking them to the skeet range this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Very nice guns 1901 would appear to be the year they're from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Gunman said: Re colour hardened in the not to distant past . What's the giveaway, the colour not reaching the edges? Very nice looking guns, net they're a joy to use on a double gun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 The giveaway is no visible wear to hardening colour on a pair of likely turn of century guns that appear to have required reproof by the marks that the OP says are on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 If your Dad has more guns like this, I am willing to be adopted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 17:59, figgy said: What's the giveaway, the colour not reaching the edges? Very nice looking guns, net they're a joy to use on a double gun day. 50 years of experience ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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