Fine Modern & Antique Arms - September 2021 : Sale A0921 Lot 1460
E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE IMPERIAL ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5710,

Product Details

E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD.
A 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL' ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5710,
for 1937, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, action incorporating William Baker improved patent self-opening system, patent no. 6,162 of 14th March 1907, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, the underside gold-inlaid with an Imperial crown, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb., in its lightweight "V.C." leather case



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Estimate £1,500-2,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act