Details of Lot 208
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "PREMIER FINEST QUALITY" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6687

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1952 for E. C. Astrup, Oslo on the Smith self-opening system and with 2 3/4-inch chambers.

Sold for £6000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
5 October 2022
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply