12-bore
Sidelock Ejector Gun by W. R. Leeson, Serial No. 1434
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London Nitro proofed 28" shortened steel barrels
with 2½" chambers, chokes bore approximately improved cylinder.
Concaved game rib engraved "W R Leeson 29 Maddox St. Regent St,
London W1.".
The action carrying Leeson
style fences, the frame,
locks and top lever all with fine bouquet and scroll engraving
together with gold
lined cocking indicators. The lock plates engraved "W R Leeson &
Son". Action fitted with disk set strikers. Both disk sets and
top lever additionally fitted with secondary retaining set screws.
15¼"
highly figured
"Tiger" strip straight hand English stock including
1-inch extension.
Weight: 6lb. 9oz.
In its makers leather case
with original trade label. Case embossed "A W Ormskirk".
Sale: Lot 187:
14th December 2011.
Gavin Gardiner Ltd in association with Sotheby's of London.
Estimate Value:
£1,800-2,400
.
Sold for £2,000
hammer price
Photo images
& Details by kind permission of Gavin Gardiner