12-bore Bar In Wood Hammer gun by W. R. Leeson, Serial No. 721

 

30" Nitro proofed Damascus barrels with 2¾" chambers and fitted with game rib. Choked ¾ in both barrels. Dolls head extension (not the normal Webley Screw Grip design). The frame, rebounding bar-locks and top-lever highly engraved. The makers name W R Leeson engraved on the lock plates.

15" highly figured straight hand English stock with recoil pad. Hackett type snap forend release.

Weight 6lb. 8oz.

Sold by Sotheby's, London on 28th August 2000 (Lot 152) for £1,150 including buyers premium. Estimated value: £500 - £700.

Price: £4,500 (when listed in April 2012)

Photo images by kind permission of Vintage Guns Limited, London