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E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING "UTILITY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5631 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, left bore marked, in its maker's lightweight leather case S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1936 at a cost of £45.00. |
Sold for £2500
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Sotheby's, London |
10 December 2014 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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