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Roy he's not talking about the hammergun. It's the 16ga BLEJ. Nice engraving on it. Overall it's a nice looking gun. Nice wood.
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Hey Roy Thanks, but I'm looking at the hammerless 16ga. It's the 6th gun down from the hammer gun. Again, any info you can provide will be appreciated!
Thanks kindly!
Greg
Gregory J. Westberg
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Sorry for the seniors moment! The 16 G.Boswell is a good example of his best boxlock. In 1902 this quality of gun sold for 35 pounds stirling.[At that time approx;the equivalent of 18 weeks pay for the average tradesman]. By comparison Boswell,s best sidelock was priced at 50 Guineas [or 52.5 pounds stirling]. Note the chage in price structure; this was because The landed gentry of the day was used to paying in Guineas for best London S.L.E. guns!!
I am sure you will want to check the quality of the sleeving, because the asking price is high for a sleeved gun.
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A Canadian friend has a Boswell boxlock pigeon gun,12,G.Serial #12758. Inset in the stock is a large gold oval engraved as follows:
"BOSWELL GUN COMPETITION"
Won by:H.Garratt Esq;
N.S.W. GUN CLUB, BOTANY.
1ST, COMP; JULY 19, 26 YDS; KILLING 22 BIRDS.
2ND, COMP; OCT,18, 27 YDS; KILLING 9 BIRDS.
Unfortunately this gun is in a poor condition and because of cost, restoration is not a viable option.
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Thanks Roy, I sure do appreicate all your help!!
And thanks again to all of you!
All the best!
Greg
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Ask how far forward of the hinge pin the gun balances? I would try to compare this piece to the Webley and Scott 701 further down on the site.
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Better yet, ask how far forward of the (front) trigger the gun balances. Then, you can compare it to guns you can measure for reference. The hinge pin is not a fixed location relative to the hands. Balance tells you how the weight is proportioned between the hands, so the balance point to reference point must be for the hands. The trigger positively locates to the rear hand.
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That gun is an example of Boswells "best" boxlock?? C'mon, he could do better than that I would think. For the money, I would step up and buy the Gallyons that Duncan has listed on his site. That is a good looking gun. Not a 16, but a light 12 is better anyway :-) http://hillrodandgun.com/picture.php?id=12371
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as were at it..how about the Watson Sidelock....very pretty, sleeved like the Boswell but a side lock & a bit cheaper. I thinks its very attractive anyhoo. http://hillrodandgun.com/images/guns/SCN0019.jpgOOOoop, forgot hunt was for 16bore...MyBad  Franc
Last edited by Franc Otte; 02/05/08 09:06 AM.
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