.410 Converted Rook & Rabbit Rifle by W. R. Leeson, Serial no: 114

Early .410 converted non-ejector Rook and Rabbit Rifle, possibly originally a .380 caliber. Barrel length, following conversion, now 25¾” part octagonal and part round steel barrel - turned to remove barrel weight for use as a shotgun. Original rear sight block removed and a wedge blanking plate inserted. Makers name and address engraved on barrel “W. R. Leeson George St, Ashford, Kent”.

Rounded action with carved fence with rebounding back-action lock, highly engraved border and scroll engraving. Lock plate engraved with makers name “W. R. Leeson”. Action incorporates the John Thomas patent single-bite snap action patent no. 3091 of 1871.

Wedge and Escutcheon type forend fitting.

14¼” figured pistol-grip stock with steel pistol-grip-cap and butt plate.

Weight 4lb. 9oz.