According to the Boss book, V, L & D were appointed U. S. agents for Boss right after WW1, and Bob Robertson came over to New York for 3 months every year in the 20's & 30's to fit and take orders. A&F bought out V, L,& D in 1930, so they handled them after that. My Purdey, one of the lightweight 12 bores was made on Oct.,1928 and was ordered by A&F, according to the letter. By the way, when I ordered my Purdey letter, they sent me an email attachment of the order book. I then requested a copy on Purdey stationery, and I had one within 10 days from Dr. Nick Harlow. A real gentleman. Regards, Sandlapper