1.5” and 2.25” if pics aren’t clearCouple questions.
Whats the barrel wall thickness at the muzzle? Chokes? Weight? Drop at comb and heel?
Between 6-7lbs I don’t have a scale with ounces
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1.5” and 2.25” if pics aren’t clearCouple questions.
Whats the barrel wall thickness at the muzzle? Chokes? Weight? Drop at comb and heel?
Those barrels are perfect . It is a lovely gun. With regard to the 2 sets of proof marks I have noticed a lot of older guns ( and rifles) sold through Holts in the UK have been reproofed - generally in London . I imagine this is to assure buyers that the firearm is safe . It would originally have Birmingham proofs ( likely action and barrels supplied by Scott ) and then finished and sold by Robertson via the Boss London outlet . Boxlock guns made in Birmingham were sold by Boss , H&H and Purdey . They were all good guns and fairly rare .
Thanks for the info! I had also heard that Robertson had bought Boss for a few years…. Or something like that ???I did a quick search. Of course many here already know. But apparently Robertson wanted to produce a more affordable SxS. So used his name instead of Boss
So was this particular gun built by John Harper ? Webley and Scott? Ilsley? Then finished by Boss ?
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ok thanks!@LES7
You don’t have the required data to sell your gun. I hate to see you continue reducing the price due to lack of info.
Where do you live?
You need precise weight. Interpretation of the proof marks. Verified serial number. Minimum wall thicknesses and chokes. Verification the chambers weren’t lengthened. Verification the barrels are original. LOP at center, heel, and toe. Drops. Balance point.
Without this info, people will wait until it’s so cheap that they are willing to take a gamble.
ok thanks!
I live in Idaho, are there places to send it off to get this verified info???
Ok thanks!If there is anyone in Idaho that would have the required equipment, it would be these guys. The rest on Google appear to be tactical armorers, not what I would consider to be legitimate gunsmiths in the traditional sense:
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You should call or email them asking this key question: Do they have a shotgun wall thickness gauge and bore gauge? If they don't know what that is, run away. They claim to be licensed appraisers and you cannot appraise a shotgun without these tools so I hold out promise.