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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4583/4
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action bases with gold inlaid crowns, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in their maker's lightweight leather "VC" case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1931 |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 12 December 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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