Was in Hammond, IN the other day and they had a cased gun in the cabinet marked "Boss". SXS double trigger 20 bore. As new. It was priced $13,000 so while I didn't have the budget, I decided I'd buy it instantly if it wasnt sleeved and had good walls. (3 day inspection period would have been negotiated or I would have drove back with gauges)
I take it out and no sleeving! Then I look it over and not a single word "boss" on the thing.
It was a John Robertson box lock with side plates.
The proof marks said "cabelas Sidney, NB"! Then the Birmingham proofs were modern and looked electro penciled, not struck.
I realize Robertson worked with boss and made intro guns, but their unbelievable misrepresentation is akin to calling a William Evans a "Purdey".
The guys behind the counter knew nothing about guns. I asked to be shown their other English guns and they showed me three Parkers.
It would have been a fine gun for $5000-$6000.
