Product Details
W.R. LEESON
A 20-BORE (2 3/4IN.)'PATENT SCREW GRIP' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1219,
28in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'W.R. LEESON, ASHFORD, KENT (SIEMENS STEEL.) & 3. WARWICK STREET. REGENT ST. LONDON. W.', (second address a later addition, likely circa 1920's), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with slender toplever, removable striker discs, automatic safety with brass 'SAFE' plaque, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the sides with the makers name and scrolling banners engraved 'PATENT SCREW GRIP', brushed and reblued finish, 15in. figured stock including 5/8in. horn extension, weight 5lb. 14oz., in its brass-cornered leather case with original trade label with contemporary address change overlay, corner label overlaid with a hand-written charges label inscribed 'Charge for 20-bore No. 1219 2 3/4 inch case - 26 grs of E.C. x 7/8ths shot - 32 grs " " Schultze x 7/8 " " - for snipe 3/4 g of No.7. powder charge as above. recommended'
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act