Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 1764
E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE (3IN.) HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7438,

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E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD.
A 12-BORE (3IN.) 'HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL' SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7438,
for 1954, 30in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, the tubes with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends and engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUN. MAKERS.) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, large size scalloped back treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, double rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, the makers name in cartouches to the sides, the underside with 'HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEL', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock with ornate chequering borders and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, two blank oval escutcheons, weight 8lb., in its lightweight leather case



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Estimate £2,500-3,500

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act