Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2014 : Sale A0614 Lot 1316 - S2
E.J. CHURCHILL A MATCHED PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'HERCULES' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2074 / 2097,

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E.J. CHURCHILL
A MATCHED PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'HERCULES' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2074 / 2097,
25in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill ribs gold-inlaid 'XXV' and '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'E. J. CHURCHILL. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURER. 8 AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.1.', and with beloid engravings of acanthus scrollwork at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-washed non-selective single triggers, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scroll engraving with ornate bordering, the action bars with the makers name in scrolling banners, the undersides with '"HERCULES" MODEL. FINEST QUALITY', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/4in. figured replacement stocks, weight 5lb. 11oz., in their lightweight leather 'V.C.' motorcase

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Estimate £6,000-8,000

S2