20-bore Boxlock Ejector gun by W.R.
Leeson, Serial No: 1332
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28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 5/8 choke, 2½"
chambers, London nitro proof. Barrels (slightly loose on action) with
game-rib engraved W. R. Leeson, Ashford, Kent & 29 Maddox Street, London.
The sides of the treble-grip action-body with bold foliate-scroll engraving
and traces of hardening colour. Action face fitted with disc set
strikers.
14¾" pull (14½" stock), figured
replacement stock with semi-pistol grip and chequered horn butt-plate.
Anson
push rod fore-end.
Weight 5lb. 7½oz.
In its brass-mounted
leather case
Lot
No: 184 (Sale: 17943)
Auction House:
Bonhams Limited,
Knightsbridge, London