28-bore Boxlock Ejector by W. R.
Leeson, Serial no: 2208
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Best 28-bore
boxlock with 28" steel barrels. Chambered for 2¾" cartridges. Top rib engraved W. R. Leeson 3 Warwick
Street, Regent Street, London. W1. Carries original London proof
marks of 1925 to 1954. Also later re-proofed, probably following lengthening
of the chambers from 2½". The combination of proof marks, address and serial
number indicate a likely date of manufacture of c.1927/8.
The frame with
best rose, border and
scroll engraving with chisel effect around the fences. The frame of the
action carrying the makers name " W R Leeson". Disk set strikers with
additional retaining set screws in standing breech face.
Anson Push rod fore-end
release.
Stock:
approx. 15" well figured straight
hand stock with rubber recoil pad.