20-bore Boxlock Ejector by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 2091

28” steel barrels with 2¾” chambers. Choked Improved (0.011”) and light modified (0.013”). Barrel rib engraved “W. R. Leeson 3 Warwick Street, Regent Street, London. W.” The action has bold open foliate-scroll engraving with maker’s name “W. R. Leeson” engraved on the action bar.

Note use of the Purdey patent hidden third bite extension cover by patent 397 of 1878. This design was an alternative to the more traditional Webley Screw grip utilizing either the Dolls head or flat blade type extensions.

London proof marks and address suggest date of manufacture is between 1921 and 1925.

Well figured straight English stock, LOP is 14¾” with black recoil pad/extension, good chequering with dark oil finish.

Normal splinter fore-end with Anson push-rod style release.

Price:  US$ 6,000     (catalogue no: 571)

Seller: Willoughby McCabe & Co.

           3409 Rosedale Ave.

           Dallas, Texas, 75205 

           Tel: 214-789-2524

Website: www.willoughbymccabe.com