Details of Lot 184
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "UTILTIY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4192

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather "VC" motor case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1929 for Major J. W. Gordon. The gun was re-stocked by G. M. Cruxton in 2006.

Sold for £1400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
14 December 2022
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply