Henry Atkin worked for James Purdey and proudly stated this fact on his barrels. The barrels on this gun are made from the finest steel of the the period, Sir Joseph Whitworth steel. These are at no surprise the same barrels that Purdey used on their shotguns.

Why are we offering this gun at such a super price? To be up front, it is because it is out of proof as the chambers measure 2 3/4" and the gun is proofed for 2 1/2". Like many Boss's ,Purdey’s, and Hollands that have been here in the states a long time, this guns chambers were lengthened to 2 ¾” so it could use the American shells. Now we have access to 2.5” shells here in America (see www.rstshells.com) but ten years ago and earlier there were virtually none so many high end English guns in America then had their chambers lengthened 1/4".”

One could have this gun returned to the UK and reproofed for 2 3/4." This would significantly increase its value but would cost about 1k and would take six months to a year. We can arrange for this.

One could also just keep the gun as is and shoot it the rest of their life using the RST 2.5" shells and make a significant savings.

Boss guns are considered by many the BEST of the BEST and I can find no reason to dispute this.

*We can arrange to have the small stock extension removed and a BEST leather pad installed for only $300.00.

Note the weight!

If you need a longer LOP we would be glad to add up to a 1" leather covered pad. The wrist wood on this stock is in very nice condition and quarter sawn so would lend itself to bending if needed.

Own a Holland at a very fair price!

The stock does have a 1" wood extension before the pad, an extremely well done extension I might add. Look at the pictures and be amazed.

The weight of this gun lends itself to its 2 3/4" nitro proof. This MacNaughton is an excellent value and would be perfect for taking a vintage Scottish gun afield.

This shotgun shows near 100% case color and near 100% barrel black and wood finish. The barrel sets are quite versatile in their choke combinations with an open choked set for close in work like for Quail and skeet and the number 2 set with tight chokes for those late season south Dakota roosters or sporting clays.

Note the light weight, 6 lbs. 6 oz!

"This is a superb example of the BEST Birmingham sidelock ejector from this highly respected gunmaker, made in the heyday of the British gun trade. It features one of the best known of the esoteric opening systems that featured on many prestigious gunmaker’ s products of the time: the Powell Patent Lift-Up Toplever, more commonly seen on their beautiful hammerguns, rare in a hammerless sidelock."

I have to say this is a truly beautiful shotgun with some of the most sought after features to be found in a BEST sidelock such as bar action locks, safety sears, Deeley ejectors, and auto safety. Heritage Guns have restored the maker’s case to a very high standard. This is a truly beautiful package and at great price.

Note the great dimensions! An excellent vintage side lever.

Note the modern dimensions.

*Note that we could pull the wood butt plate and install a leather covered pad to make this fine shotgun up to a 15" LOP.

Nigel Browns definitive series of books on British, Irish, and Scottish guns "British Gunmakers" mentions on page 159 of volume III that James McCririck opened shop in 1839 and in 1904 split to two shops Ayr, and Kilmarnok. He goes on to state that the Ayr shop was closed at the beginning of WW I , July of 1914.

Our gun was thus built somewhere between those two dates as the rib shows both address’s . Edwardian period guns!

You may have not have heard of this fine gunmaker but they built stunning quality guns. I was very interested to learn they were in business for so long, starting in 1839 and the Kilmarnock shop only closing in 1992, in business 153 years!

Featuring 2 3/4" nitro proofs on excellent newer barrels by famous gun maker Churchill’s and great stock dimensions for many this Holland is a real value for the upland bird hunter.

In the price range of a British boxlock why not have a sidelock?

This fine little beauty is tight on face and has an excellent trigger pull. As some of you know I am a 16 gauge fan and I have to tell you I do really like this little gun.

Like I said in the header, I sincerely really like this gun. It is just one of those guns you pick up and you don't want to hand it to another or put it down.... ....I believe another name for a gun like this is a "keeper!"

Twenty gauge Boss doubles are like prime real estate. They seldom come up for sale, are priced at the top of the market, and there are never any regrets in owning as they are always worth what you paid and more. A solid investment at $67000.00

And it gets better. This investment is to be found in its original makers case. Not just a great investment grade gun this gun also has great dimensions to be used in the field and it is field ready.

This would make a great gift for the Spouse!