12-bore Sidelock Ejector Gun by W. R. Leeson,
Serial no: 800Best bouquet and scroll engraving with some
blued finish, 27" Whitworth-steel barrels (shortened) with
game-rib both approx. cyl. (relieved), 2½". chambers, nitro reproof
Stock well-figured 15⅛" with extensions,
Weight 6lb. 9½oz.
In a leather case
Lot 60 - Christie's, London - 14 July 1993
Estimated value: £300 - £600.
Sold for £805 incl.
Buyers premium
27" nitro
reproved barrels, rib engraved "W. R. LEESON. ASHFORD, KENT. SIR JOSEPH
WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL", 2 ½" chambers, bored approx. true
cylinder in both, treble grip action, best bouquet and scroll engraving
with ornate borders, brushed bright and renewed finish overall, slight
setting cracks to rear of right lock-plate,
15⅛". well figured stock
including 1" ebonite extension.
Weight 6lbs 8oz.
Lot 572 - Holt's, London -
Thursday 5th June 2003
Estimated value: £1,400 - £1,600.
Sold for £1,600
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