I just received today the research letter from Mark. This was a GH that was ordered by Leroy L. Leland in Baltimore, MD. February 1909. Curious to finding out, if anything who this person was, I started searching on Google. I also searched the archives on here. The only thing I could come up with were from a blogs and antiques articles regarding a world record purchase of Leroy L. Leland, Baltimore, MD handloaded shell box. Here is an excerpt of the article:
"Another world record was established when a determined bidder paid $3,266 for a Leroy L. Leland hand-load 12-gage partial shell box (made more desirable by the fact that it is not pictured in The Encyclopedia of Shotgun Shell Boxes). The box had no restorations and contained 19 original shells. A variation occurred in the non-scripted name “Leroy L. Leland” at the top portion of the box."
Just wondering if there is a connection in some way? I have no idea if this was an individual or perhaps a dealer in the early 20th century who sold firearms and ammunition.
I also attached a picture of the shell box that sold for $3,200 bucks!
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