.410 back Action Side Lever Hammer gun by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 897

 

 

 

 

 

 

A converted former single barrel non ejector side lever Rook and Rabbit rifle. Lock plate engraved W. R. Leeson. Converted to .410.

Fitted with 27" Steel barrel, previously octagonal, the top rib engraved W R Leeson 3 Warwick Street, Regent St. London W. This address would have been engraved onto the barrel following conversion c. 1920. Possibly made originally around 1890/95.

Carved serpentine fence with rebounding back-action lock and a dolphin formed hammer, border engraving with small flourishes of acanthus scroll and still retaining traces of original colour case hardening.

Snap fitted splinter forend with horn finial.

13¼" nicely figured pistol grip stock with steel end cap.

Weight:   4lbs 2oz

Nitro re-proved at Birmingham Proof House 2017.

Price:     £300 - £500

Sold:      £687

Sale:      March 2017 Lot 2889

Auctioneer: Holts & Company Limited, London