Details of Lot 168
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "PREMIER" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 6654, A TWO-BARREL SET

the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 1) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 2) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a banner, clipped fences, line cocking indicators, spring-loaded front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight "VC" case with compartment for the additional barrels
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1949.

Sold for £5000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply