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E.J. CHURCHILL
AN EARLY NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 565,
30in. sleeved nitro barrels, broad raised rib, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, early hammerless action with Needham patent ejectors, patent no.1204 of 1874, use number 1294, Westley Richards 1871 patent top extension, toplever gold-inlaid '1', carved serpentine fences, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' plaque, 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 3/4in. figured stock with high comb and including 3/8in. buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was commissioned as no.1 of a pair in July 1895 for J. Bostock, Esq.
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Estimate £700-900
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