28-bore Boxlock Ejector by W. R.
Leeson, Serial no: 2211
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Best 28-bore
Boxlock with 26¼" steel barrels, choked RH - US Improved and LH
US Modified. Chambered for 2¾" cartridges. Top rib engraved W. R. Leeson 3 Warwick
Street, Regent Street, London. W. Game style action fences with no
third bite top fastener. Color case hardening refinish. Carries original
Birmingham proof
marks of 1925 to 1954, also later re-prooved, probably following lengthening
of the chambers from original 2½".
The frame with
best rose, border and
scroll engraving and carrying the makers name " W R Leeson".
Stock: 14⅛ 2
Highly figured English straight hand stock
fitted with leather recoil pad.
Anson Push rod fore-end
release.
Weigh: 4lbs 10oz
The
combination of proof marks, address and serial number indicate a likely date
of manufacture of c.1928.
Seller: Connecticut Shotgun, USA
Price: US $8,999 (01/02/2022)