Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Ribbed butt, simply figured stock, chequered straight grip and forend. Barrels engraved ‘E.J. CHURCHILL, (GUNMAKERS) Ltd’ etc, the rib with ‘XXV’ gold inlaid, the automatic safety also gold inlaid ‘SAFE’. The action finely decorated with floriate bouquets, acanthus scrolls and ‘E.J. CHURCHILL’ mounted on scrolls, the underside engraved ‘UTILITY MODEL’, ‘XXV’ inlaid in gold. In the manufacturer’s original compact ‘VC’ case. For 1928.
Weight 6lb 3oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, Imp, Barrels 25", Pull 14 1/8", OAL 41"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .729
Readings .734, .734
Walls 34, 36
Metal - B -
Finish - B
Stock - C -
Additional Comments: Fine, light silvering to the muzzle and breech, a few light marks to the
Barrel. The action bright but sharp, the blueing to the underside intact. The
Stock intact but would benefit from a re
Finish.
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