October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
A very early made (Ca. 1904) two barrel set sidelock ejector 12 bore side by side shotgun by W.R. Leeson of London. The (A) 28" barrel has chamber lengths of 2 - 1/2" with choke dimensions of .005 and .017. The (B) 26" barrel has chamber lengths of 2 - 1/2" with choke dimensions of .012 and .015. (A) barrel rib reads "W.R. Leeson.3.Warwick Street. Regent St.London.W.". (B) barrel rib reads "W.R.Leeson. Harewood Place,Hanover Square,London. W.". Sidelock action, non-auto safe with set disc strikers and traces of color (approximately 25%) with a true left hand (cast on) top lever and left hand double triggers. Trigger guard has traces of black to a semi long bottom strap with serial number engraved. Stock is cast on (left hand) with a nicely re-cut semi-round knob checkered pistol grip. Buttstock fitted with a newer black rubber Kick-eez pad. Matching splinter forend with Anson release. Bovine leather case with checkered butt cut off, key for case and paperwork. CONDITION: Good. Gun has been refurbished. Action is slight proud metal near head of locks. Stock, forend and barrels all with some handling marks. 28" and 26" barrels ever so slightly lose on face. CP
Accessories
Case & Accessories
Barrel Length
(A) 28" (B) 26"
Barrel Wall Thickness
(A) L .041"/R .047" (B) L .040"/R .040"
Chamber
(A) 2 - 1/2" (B) 2 - 1/2"
Choke
(A) L .005/R .017 (B) L .012/R .015
Internal Bore Diameter
(A) L .731/R .730 (B) L .734/R .733
Weight
(A) 6 lbs 15 oz (B) 6 lbs 13 oz