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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4082/3
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the No.1 gun barrels replaced by the maker, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929. The guns were originally delivered with the maker's single triggers and subsequently converted to double trigger specification. The No.1 gun was rebarelled by the maker in 1979.
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 2 September 2013 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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