Product Details
E.J. CHURCHILL
A RARE 12-BORE 'UTILITY "22" MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4488,
22in. nitro reproved barrels, matt Churchill rib gold-inlaid '22' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, slim fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners, the underside engraved and gold-inlaid in a cartouche 'UTILITY "22" MODEL', retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. burr walnut stock (likely replacement), weight 6lb. 4oz., in its canvas and leather case with gold-tooled trade label
Literature: In his book 'The House of Churchill' by Don Masters, a very brief mention is made of the fact that in the 1930's 'a number of guns' were ordered with 22in. barrels, 'likely intended for shooting in heavy cover'.
Other Notes: Please note that due to the barrel length this gun qualifies as a Section 1 Firearm under UK firearms law.
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
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