12-bore Backlock Non ejector hammer gun by W. R. Leeson, Serial no. 387

30" replacement steel barrels  made and engraved by "Tranter Bros, St. Mary's Square, Birmingham". Barrels nitro proofed, choked RH ¾, LH improved. Early Third bite action. Fine Scroll and bouquet engraving. back lock action with side lever (lever cocking mechanism).

14¾" Straight English figured stock.

In canvas case, no trade label but name plate on case exterior indicates owner to have been "W. A. Moiyaart Deniszen". This name coincides with the initials WAMD 1884 (possible date of manufacture) engraved on the stock oval.  

Price:          £380

This early example of a Leeson hammer gun using a side lever configuration is almost certainly an Invicta model. this model was available later in hammerless format with either top or side lever format.

Purchased:  March 2007

Earlier Internet Listing

12 Bore Side-lever Hammer gun by W. R. Leeson, Serial no. 387

30in. replacement nitro barrels (pitted), rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY TRANTER BROS. ST MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM', in a canvas case

Lot 2285 - Estimated value £250 - 350

Sold £380 on 29th March 2007 by Holts & Company Limited, London