A Pair of 20-bore
Boxlock Ejector Guns by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 2090 (1) and 2219
(2)
Full bold
foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, figured stock
(No.1) and well-figured stock (No.2), the barrels with game-ribs.
Weight 5lb.
14oz. (No.1) and 5lb. 12½oz. (No.2), 14¼in. stocks, 28" barrels,
each approx. I.C. & ⅜ choke, 2½" chambers, nitro proof
Lot 180: 6
November 2002. Christie's, London
Estimate Value:
£3,000 -
£5,000 . Sold for £4,830incl. Buyers premium
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First Listing
A composed pair of 20-Bore
Boxlock Ejector Guns by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 2090 (1) and 2219
(2)
Bold
foliate-scroll engraving with traces of colour hardening, No:2 with well-figured stock.
Weight 5lb.
14½oz. (No.1) and 5lb. 13oz. (No.2), 14¼in. stocks, 28" barrels,
each approx. I.C. & ¼
(No:1) and I.C &
⅜ (No:2). 2½in. chambers, nitro proof.
In their leather case.
Lot 81: 22nd
June 1988. Christie's, London
Estimate Value:
£1,600 -
£2,200
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