Details of Lot 178
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 1333

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, a broad solid stippled rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder and with repair under the right hand lock, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
17 April 2013
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply