Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2013 : Sale A121213 Lot 1309 - S2
E.J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE HERCULES XXV BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2220 / 1,

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E.J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'HERCULES XXV' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2220 / 1,
25in. nitro reproved barrels with matt ribs gold-inlaid 'XXV', '1' and '2', the tubes engraved with hastate flashes of acanthus scrollwork and 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKER) LTD. 8 AGAR STREET. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (both), treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fully engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork with scrolling borders, the undersides engraved 'HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL' and gold-inlaid 'XXV', the fore-end finials gold-inlaid '1' and '2', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks (slightly swept) including 2in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 5oz. (No.1) 6lb. 4oz. (No.2), in their makers lightweight leather double motorcase

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Estimate £4,500-5,500

S2