Details of Lot 263
E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "CORONATION" MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5924/5

28-inch replacement barrels by John Dickson & Son with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, side plates and gold numbered top levers engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of game and dogs within landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight 'VC' motor case

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
22 April 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply