Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2017 : Sale A0317 Lot 1722 - S2
CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23901,

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CHURCHILL (GUNMAKER'S) LTD.
A 12-BORE 'HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL' ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23901,

27in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, the tubes engraved 'CHURCHILL (GUNMAKER'S) LTD. 61 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action with slender standing breech, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, double rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork, the underside engraved with the model designation in an oval, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured stock, cast on for the left shoulder, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its lightweight canvas and leather case

Provenance: The gun was completed circa 1979

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

S2