Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2019 : Sale A1219 Lot 1701
E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE UTILITY XXV SINGLE-TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4289,

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E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD.
A 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV' SINGLE-TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4289,
25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE STREET GUNWORKS, LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, Smith patent self opening system, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock (slight crack at hand) with horn pistolgrip-cap, weight 6lb. 2oz., in its 'V.C.' lightweight canvas case

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

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