20-bore Boxlock Non Ejector by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 777

 

 

Barrels: 27” with game rib, bored approx ¼ and ½. Barrels re-polished (exterior rust removal) and re-blacked. Chambers 2½”. Top rib engraved W R Leeson Ashford Kent. Siemens Steel but almost unreadable.

Forend: Anson push rod

Action: Webley & Brain triple screw grip, “Leeson” fences engraved rose and scroll with leaves, and wild roses/daises/dahlias? “W R Leeson” in banner, “Patent Screw Grip” in banner. Disc set strikers, striker locking screw, beetle safety. Blued bottom plate only 5% blueing remaining. 

Stock: Straight hand 14⅜” with side panels and horn butt plate.

Siemens steel barrels possibly introduced in the late 1870s, the gun bears London provisional proof, view and definitive proof marks.

Gun possibly dates around mid c.1890/95 and was lightly used throughout its life, probably hardly used at all from 1900 to 1981.

Purchased:  July 1989

Price Paid:   £700