Product Details
E.J. CHURCHILL
A SCARCE 20-BORE 'PREMIER' PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2311,
25in. replacement nitro barrels (by the makers in 1975) with matt Churchill-rib, gold-inlaid 'XXV', tubes engraved 'CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 61 PALL MALL, ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and with fine scrollwork at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke , carved fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, pinless lockplates, fully engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the underside engraved and gold-inlaid 'PREMIER XXV MODEL. FINEST QUALITY.', brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/8in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 5lb. 6oz., in its lightweight leather 'V.C.' case
Estimate £10,000-15,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.