Details of Lot 174
E. J. CHURCHILL
A FINE 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5256

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, the action base inlaid with a silver crown, 15-inch well figured stock with slightly swept comb, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight "VC" case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935 for Captain L. W. J. Dryland.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 December 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply