Product Details
E.J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE 'UTILITY EASY-OPENING' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5631,
for 1936, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, gold-inlaid 'XXV' 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 choke in both, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, slender fences, Edwin Smith patent self-opening system, patent no. 372035 of 5th May 1932, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the makers name in scrolling banners, the underside with an oval cartouche engraved 'UTILITY EASY OPENING MODEL' and gold-inlaid 'XXV', retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock (some ink enhancement) including chequered buttplate, weight 5lb. 12oz., in a lightweight leather case
Provenance: We are kindly informed that the gun was completed in 1936 and cost £45
(BE)
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act