*FABULOUS MATCHED PAIR OF PINLESS SIDELOCK PREMIERE MODEL E.J. CHURCHILL SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Correction) Gun 1 measurements currently read: “Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. These are incorrect. Measurements should read: “Drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16”. LOP 15-3/8””. Gun 2 measurements currently read: “Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. These are incorrect. Measurements should read: “Drop at heel: 2-7/16””. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. LOP 15-3/8””.

*FABULOUS MATCHED PAIR OF PINLESS SIDELOCK PREMIERE MODEL E.J. CHURCHILL SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS. SN 23695 & 23696. Cal. 12 gauge. This fine pair of guns have 28″ bbls with tapered matted rib, single gold sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP.CYL/MOD chokes, ejectors, and single triggers. Ribs are marked, “1 & 2″ in gold in chamber area. There is 1-1/2” of fine arabesque scroll engraving wedges over chamber area. Bbls are engraved on right, “Churchill (Gun Makers) LTD.” with left engraved, “7, Bury Street, St. James’s, London, England.” Bbl flats are profusely marked with, “.729 Nitro proofing. 12 gauge. 2-3/4″. 3-1/4 tons” The pinless sidelock receivers are profusely and completely engraved with beautiful foliate arabesque scroll, and shaded backgrounds with a ribbon and “Churchill” on each side plate. Bottom of receivers in a blank oval are engraved, “Premiere Finest Quality Model.” Top levers have engraved gold inlaid, “1” & “2” and, “SAFE” is also inlaid in gold. Mounted in colorful streaky straight grain walnut with checkered splinter forend, engraved metal tip with gold “1” & “2”, push button release, checkered straight grip stock with dropper point, 15-1/2″ over leather covered pads. There is, “VFTjr” inlaid in toeline. Gun 1: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gun 2: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Both guns housed in a leather 2-gun case with maroon lining, accessories, and makers label. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Both guns are basically in equal condition with 98-99% orig bbl blue, 98-99% orig case coloring on receivers with solid stocks, with just a few minor handling marks, a little more on gun number 2, with a fine hand rubbed oil finish and sharp checkering. There is a little wear to the leather covering of the recoil pads with gun number 2 having a bit more than 1. 4-32132 BDT203 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	576A	$25,875.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Correction) Gun 1 measurements currently read: “Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. These are incorrect. Measurements should read: “Drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16”. LOP 15-3/8””. Gun 2 measurements currently read: “Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. These are incorrect. Measurements should read: “Drop at heel: 2-7/16””. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. LOP 15-3/8””. FABULOUS MATCHED PAIR OF PINLESS SIDELOCK PREMIERE MODEL E.J. CHURCHILL SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS. SN 23695 & 23696. Cal. 12 gauge. This fine pair of guns have 28″ bbls with tapered matted rib, single gold sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP.CYL/MOD chokes, ejectors, and single triggers. Ribs are marked, “1 & 2″ in gold in chamber area. There is 1-1/2” of fine arabesque scroll engraving wedges over chamber area. Bbls are engraved on right, “Churchill (Gun Makers) LTD.” with left engraved, “7, Bury Street, St. James’s, London, England.” Bbl flats are profusely marked with, “.729 Nitro proofing. 12 gauge. 2-3/4″. 3-1/4 tons” The pinless sidelock receivers are profusely and completely engraved with beautiful foliate arabesque scroll, and shaded backgrounds with a ribbon and “Churchill” on each side plate. Bottom of receivers in a blank oval are engraved, “Premiere Finest Quality Model.” Top levers have engraved gold inlaid, “1” & “2” and, “SAFE” is also inlaid in gold. Mounted in colorful streaky straight grain walnut with checkered splinter forend, engraved metal tip with gold “1” & “2”, push button release, checkered straight grip stock with dropper point, 15-1/2″ over leather covered pads. There is, “VFTjr” inlaid in toeline. Gun 1: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gun 2: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Both guns housed in a leather 2-gun case with maroon lining, accessories, and makers label. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Both guns are basically in equal condition with 98-99% orig bbl blue, 98-99% orig case coloring on receivers with solid stocks, with just a few minor handling marks, a little more on gun number 2, with a fine hand rubbed oil finish and sharp checkering. There is a little wear to the leather covering of the recoil pads with gun number 2 having a bit more than 1. 4-32132 BDT203 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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