I have a Charles Boswell with a serial # of 39XX, which according to British Gunmakers V1 means it was made between 1872-1883 at the 6 Chapel Pl, Upper Fore St, Edmonton. However the Damascus barrels have the 126 Strand Street, London address. All serial numbers match except the trigger guard which as a 63xx serial number. The proof mark is very hard to see, but appears to be a London proof mark prior to 1875. The gun has the Lancaster Slide & Tilt w/underlever and the Lancaster style "noseless" hammers.


I have become addicted to English hammered shotguns to the detriment of my wallet.