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E. J. CHURCHILL A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4056/4982 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, mid extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the action bases inlaid with gold Imperial crowns, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including recoil pads and 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness well below recommended minimum, rivelled and dented |
Sold for £4000
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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 |
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