Product Details
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV' EASY-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5971,
25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with slender fences and hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside gold-inlaid 'XXV' and engraved 'UTILITY EASY OPENING MODEL', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock, slight crack at head, weight 6lb. 2oz., in its lightweight leather 'V.C.' case
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was commissioned by Thomas J. Hayward, Esq, the completion date is indistinct.
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Estimate £700-900
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