Summer Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 130:
Description
Ribbed, well-matched extension to butt, strongly cast off for the right shoulder, chequered straight grip and forend. Rib engraved E.J. CHURCHILL (GUN MAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON. ‘. Treble grip action, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ lightly engraved. The action, retaining much original colour, engraved ‘E.J. CHURCHILL’ to the sides, the border finely engraved.
Weight 4lb 6oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Cyl, 1/2, Barrels 25 7/8", Pull 14 3/4", OAL 42 7/16"
Proof .400
Plugs at 405
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition Report:
Metal – B
Finish – B –
Stock – B –
Additional Comments: The finish to the barrels near intact. Fine silvering to the muzzle and locally to the underside of the rib. The action retaining much original colour with some very light tarnishing to the lower half. The stock with some light scratches, a small repair to the upper left side, the chequering pleasantly softened.
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