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E.J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE THEOPHILUS MURCOTT 1871 PATENT 'MOUSETRAP' LEVER-COCKING HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 14114,
30in. nitro reproved barrels with broad matt rib, tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURER. 8. AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, T. Murcott patent action, patent no. 1003 of 1871, push-forward underlever, carved serpentine fences, automatic safety (replacement from original lever safety), the standing breech retaining original 'LOCK'D' detail, engraved with fine acanthus scroll and floral bouquets, the lockplates signed 'E.J. CHURCHILL', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. figured stock, fore-end with horn finial, decorative chequering borders and Deeley & Edge patent fore-end release catch, weight 7lb. 4oz.
Estimate £500-700
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