Product Details
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE 'CROWN' GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5256,
25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, 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. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside silver inlaid 'XXV' surmounted with a Baronet's crown, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 1oz., in its lightweight leather 'V.C.' case
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was commissioned by L.W.J. Dryland of the 51st (Highland) Division, then stationed at Fonthill Barracks, Aberdeen.
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
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