E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6261,
27in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, safety fixed in the 'off' position, best bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, the underside gold-inlaid with an Imperial crown, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock with comb raising insert and including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end fitted with a 9 3/4in. beavertail wood with Anson push rod access hole and with second standard fore-end wood with engraved steel finial, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a canvas case
Exhibited: Manuel Lopo de Carvalho Collection
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Estimate £4,000-6,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act