Heinrich Leue (1837-1897) was a gunsmith in Prussia and recorded some patents for shotgun improvements in Belgium. Some sources indicate that he was the nephew and apprentice of Heinrich Barella. He attained the title of court gun maker (hofbuchsenmacher). The business appears to have continued after his death into the early twentieth century. This drilling has two full choked 12 gauge barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers over a single rifle barrel chambered in 8.15x46. The barrel rib is marked "H. LEUE HOFBUCHSENMACHER BERLIN" and is fitted with a blade front and flip up notch rear sight along with integral claw scope bases. It is also equipped with side mounted hammers on back action style lock plates, double triggers, tang mounted selector, and left side underlifter break lever. It has engraving scenes with scroll work ascents and borders including deer on the frame sides, a hunting dog on the left plate, a fox on the right, and a hare on the trigger guard. It is fitted with a multi-point checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with cheek piece, sling swivels, a serrated buttplate, and an ammunition compartment in the bottom of the butt. The length of pull is 14 1/2 inches.

Fine. The barrels retain 40% of the original thinned blue finish with primarily a brown patina. The remaining components display a gray patina. There are some minor scratches and minor spotting. The wood is very good with some minor abrasions and small chips. The engraving, markings, and checkering remain crisp. Mechanically fine.