30-inch barrels with 2½" chambers about improved cylinder and ¾ choke borings. Top rib engraved W. R. Leeson Regency House, Warwick Street, Regent Street, London. W.

The frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, top lever and breech inlaid with a gold star, nitro proof. Action bar engraved W. R. Leeson.

Stock:  15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and perished recoil pad. Anson Push rod fore-end release.

Weight:  6lb. 8oz., 

In its canvas case complete with cleaning rods and accessories. Original W. R. Leeson trade label.

Auction House: Gavin Gardiner Limited

Sale:                15th December 2010, Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London

Sold:                £900 plus Buyers premium