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Re: Help dating a Charles Boswell 12 bore
1cdog #491616 10/04/17 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted By: 1cdog
Doesn't Chris Batha hold the records for Boswell?


Some, but not from that time period and Chris Batha has seen this gun, although he didn't have much information other to say it was the better of the 2 grades that Boswell made in that time period.

I have become addicted to English hammered shotguns to the detriment of my wallet.
Re: Help dating a Charles Boswell 12 bore
Chantry #491617 10/04/17 03:35 PM
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Chris Batha's records start around late 1898 at around 13,000. Chris found the records for 13549. It was made Sept 1, 1899.
Chris stated that is was about the earliest records he has.
I used to have a Boswell SLE 12290. Chris couldn't date that gun.

I have a damascus 10 hammer gun SN 7016. It has patent dates from 1877. The proof marks are pre-1887. English patents are protected for 14 years. My 10 could have been made between 1877 and 1891, the proof marks further restrict the range to pre-1887. I just tell folks, the 1880s.

My 10 ga does have the Edmonton address. I have a Boswell trade label that is correct for my gun. It is not in the best shape.
It says: C. Boswell, Gun and Pistol Maker, Upper Edmonton, near London. And "old guns taken in exchange"

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Re: Help dating a Charles Boswell 12 bore
Chantry #491728 10/05/17 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted By: Chantry
Originally Posted By: Nick. C
Are the barrels smokeless/nitro proofed ?


No, they are Damascus and beautifully browned


Ah, thanks. just wondered if the original barrels may have failed a nitro re proof , then been replaced along with the top rib.

Rust never sleeps !
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