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Boss O/U firing pin retainer? #499751 12/30/17 04:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 308 Nitro Xpress OP Sidelock
OP Nitro Xpress Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 308	Would any of you gentlemen have a photo of a Boss O/U action with the stock removed, showing how the firing pin is retained? The marked area in the pic, only with parts in place. Thank you

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #499752 12/30/17 04:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 971 Likes: 41 Shotgunlover Sidelock
Shotgunlover Sidelock Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 971 Likes: 41	There seems to be a screw recess in the shellhead cavity just behind the fences. Could that screw be the firing pin retainer?

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #499755 12/30/17 05:23 PM
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OP Nitro Xpress Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 308	Actually this seems like a very compelling suggestion. I've always assumed that the screw was a gas vent like the one Purdey SxS have in a more forward position, but your theory makes more sense Last edited by Nitro Xpress; 12/30/17 05:24 PM.

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #499757 12/30/17 05:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 13 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary Bill Sidelock
Calgary Bill Sidelock Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 13 Calgary, Alberta, Canada	How about telling us about this gun? It's magnificent!

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #499760 12/30/17 06:16 PM
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OP Nitro Xpress Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 308	It's the bicentenary gun. This picture I believe is from the shop of the engraver. If you google Boss bicentenary Gun you'll see a few more photos.

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #501177 01/11/18 03:36 AM
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OP Nitro Xpress Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 308	Any more input?

Re: Boss O/U firing pin retainer? Nitro Xpress #501292 01/11/18 11:29 PM
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Owenjj3 Sidelock Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 732 Likes: 127 WNC	If you have a Facebook account you might try posting on the best guns member group. These guys seem to know their Bosses. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bestgunm...155959338818180 Owen

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