Details of Lot 227
E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "THE FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4591/2

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the No. 2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, with 3/4 and full choke borings, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" case

Sold for £7000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply