I once owned what some here referred to as a "Tomato Stake Boss". It had lovely back action lock plates, beautiful wood, graceful hammers, a provenience similar to Jim's, and two barrels with one inch holes cut in them by the British proof house when it failed proof.

I considered restoration but passed the Boss along to someone else who I hope makes a successful job of it. That Boss was probably the once nicest thing I will have ever owned...Geo