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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
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1949. |
Sold for £5000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 14 December 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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