A Pair of 12-bore Boxlock Ejectors by W. R. Leeson, Serial no's: 1818 & 1819

A matched pair of best boxlock 12-bore shotguns with 28" sleeved steel barrels, chambered for  2½" cartridges, both choked approx. ¼ and ½. Carry original London proof marks and Birmingham re-proof. The concaved game rib carrying the makers name and address of  W. R. Leeson Ashford Kent & 31 George St., Hanover Square London, W.

Leeson style conical fences with Webley screw grip third bite and Dolls head style extension. Actions fitted with intercepting sears, full bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and re-blued finish. Action engraved with makers name W. R. Leeson. Top lever fitted with secondary locking screw into main spindle bolts. Standing breeches fitted with disk set strikers.

Nicely figured 14¾" straight hand English stocks with recoil pad. Fore-ends fitted with Anson push rod release.

Weight 6lb. 4½oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 7oz. (No. 2).

Manufactured c.1905/1908

In their brass-mounted oak and leather case complete with original trade label. The case carrying the embossed name of G. Champion.

Lot 48 - Christie's, London -  19 March 1997

Estimated value: £900 - 1,200. Sold for £1,495.