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E.J. CHURCHILL
AN EARLY NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 526,
30in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL, 8. AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, early hammerless action with Needham patent ejectors, patent no.1204 of 1874, use number 1094, Westley Richards 1871 patent top extension, carved serpentine fences, automatic safety with gold 'SAFE' detail, leg of mutton back-action lockplates, profusely engraved with border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with the 'EJC' trademark, bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, knot insert at hand, fore-end with Anson push-rod release catch, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
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