*VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER XXV BAKER PATENT EASY OPENING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7344. (ca 1959) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib are gold inlaid “XXV” and “2” on rear portion of rib (gun is one of a pair with “2” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks. Leicester Square. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of each bbl and stamped on loop. Slim, case hardened, Baker patent easy opening action was a highly regarded standard of the pre-war London trade, being used by many gunmakers such as Lancaster, where it was called the 12-20, and Joseph Lang. Action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers, and is engraved with very well cut medium shaded scroll with acanthus scroll borders. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled riband at front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Premier” “Finest” “Quality”. Double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN in scrolled riband on short tang. Nicely streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a gold oval engraved “G” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality tan leather “VC” case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed on top “GALVIN” and “NO 2”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black and gold Churchill label in lid. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new with only a hint of sharp edge wear in all metal finishes, fire blue of pin ends slightly silvered, and slight extractor wipe marks on breechface. Scant evidence of ever being fired. Lockplate screw heads show some use. There are a few light handling marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A fast handling, light, little gun. 4-51441 MGM272 (12,500-18,000) – Lot 2221

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2221	$11,500.00	VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER XXV BAKER PATENT EASY OPENING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 7344. (ca 1959) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib are gold inlaid “XXV” and “2” on rear portion of rib (gun is one of a pair with “2” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks. Leicester Square. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of each bbl and stamped on loop. Slim, case hardened, Baker patent easy opening action was a highly regarded standard of the pre-war London trade, being used by many gunmakers such as Lancaster, where it was called the 12-20, and Joseph Lang. Action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers, and is engraved with very well cut medium shaded scroll with acanthus scroll borders. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled riband at front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Premier” “Finest” “Quality”. Double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN in scrolled riband on short tang. Nicely streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a gold oval engraved “G” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality tan leather “VC” case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed on top “GALVIN” and “NO 2”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black and gold Churchill label in lid. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new with only a hint of sharp edge wear in all metal finishes, fire blue of pin ends slightly silvered, and slight extractor wipe marks on breechface. Scant evidence of ever being fired. Lockplate screw heads show some use. There are a few light handling marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A fast handling, light, little gun. 4-51441 MGM272 (12,500-18,000) – Lot 2221 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER XXV BAKER PATENT EASY OPENING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.