CG Bonehill 12ga

[Kensal Rise]

Bonehill catered to the mid-to-low end of the gun market. His were some of the first English guns to rely heavily on machine manufacture of the basic bits. But according to Bonehill, "the last stroke of the file" was still handled by a fellow at the bench.

Good guns generally, and a bit higher finished than a comparable grade Parker or Smith. And fear not. A Bonehill box lock is as reliable as any other.

[Jim Thynne]

The gun I have is a bit different. It is a top lever cocking boxlock with gold outside cocking indicators, engraved and gold inlaid on the frame L for loaded and D for discharged. I wrote Mr. Boothroyd, and he asked for pictures. he had wanted to see this gun as he had heard of this model, but never seen it. I wish we would have had internet at the time, however Mr. Boothroyd had passed prior to my sending the photos. It still has the original but plate and fine damascus barrels.