Gun Watch Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Boswell, Charles Damascus 2 3/4 chamber Nitro £1,200 12 gauge Shotgun Trade Seller Used - Very Good Condition Kettering , Northamptonshire Hammer, 1/4 Choke, 1/4 Choke, 30" barrels Description 13 7/8 pull to the front trigger What an absolute Beauty! Where do I start Made around 1870 to 1880 Full barrel restoration including opening the chambers out to 2 3/4 inch (70mm) and Nitro re proof We haven’t done the wood because I prefer that 100 year old look The stock and forend are original and free from cracks or splits WHAT A STUNNING looking gun good for another 100 years As tight as the day it was new The pictures don’t really do it any justice feel free to pm me an email address I’ll send some closeups of the engraving There is some rust marks on the locks and trigger guard but we left them to avoid damage to the engraving You will understand when you see it This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member wabbitbosher. Message them here View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 I believe I've seen this gun in the flesh (correct mick?) and I can vouch for what a beauty she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammo Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Yes please. Pmd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 1/4 chokes.........30" barrels ...nitro.............what more could a boy want............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammo Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 It's a beauty! Hope to get a look in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 There something irresistible about a nice bit of Damascus steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsdon Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 What an absolutely gorgeous piece of gunmaker's art! I I had the means, I'd buy it in an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frencham Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Let me just wipe the drool from my mouth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Looks like a fantastic gun for the money really, most especially with barrels re-made, that already costs the bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Hammo said: Yes please. Pmd. Sorry I haven’t received a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Hammo said: It's a beauty! Hope to get a look in the flesh. SOLD SOLD SOLD many thanks indeed Edited June 26, 2019 by wabbitbosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 That is a bargain !! an exact copy of that one was sold at auction probably 2 years back (maybe the same one ) for 5k, quality always sells . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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