Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Ribbed hard, rubber extension to stock, chequered straight grip and forend. Barrels engraved ‘E.J. CHURCHILL, (GUNMAKERS) Ltd’ ’39 to 42 LEICESTER SQ. LONDON’, the rib with ‘XXV’ inlaid in gold, the automatic safety inlaid in gold ‘SAFE’. The action finely decorated with ‘E.J. CHURCHILL’ mounted on scrolls embellished with acanthus highlight. In a canvas covered case. For 1926.
Weight 6lb 4oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/4, Full, Barrels 25", Pull 14 5/8", OAL 41 1/2"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .719
Readings .723, .723
Walls 33, 31
Metal - B
Finish - B
Stock - C
Additional Comments: Light silvering to muzzle and breech with very fine vestigial striations to the breech end. A little original colour remaining on the action flats, the engraving sharp. The
Stock extension not fitting perfectly, the forend possibly a replacement albeit very well matched.
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