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E. J. CHURCHILL A SCARCE 12-BORE "HERCULES" MODEL SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 2246, A TWO BARREL SET 12-bore 29-inch maker's chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers about full choke borings, the interchangeable 10-bore 29-inch barrels by William Ford with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame and side lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, left-handed lever, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 9oz., nitro proof, leather case with compartment for extra barrels and Henry Atkin label S2 The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1919. |
Sold for £5000
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Sotheby's, London |
12 April 2017 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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