*E. J. CHURCHILL MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 79207. Cal. .404. 24″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd 7. Bury Street St. James’s London, England.” on top in front of island base, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight. “Calibre .404″ is behind sight. Right rear is stamped with London nitro proofs. Ramp front base with slip-on sight protector holds silver bead. Model 98 Mauser action has had bolt lowered for scope use, and retains orig shroud and flag safety. Military type bottom metal has had floorplate hinged, and it is retained by latch with button in trigger guard bow. SN is on trigger guard. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad, and features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, flared composition grip cap with white dot at center, reinforcing bolt, and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip and forend. Stock is also fitted with sling loops. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be as new, retaining nearly all of a shiny blue on bbl and action. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with a number of light handling marks. Bore is excellent. An enigmatic Churchill marked gun, SN fits no published range. 4-45899 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2497

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2497	$1,955.00	E. J. CHURCHILL MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. SN 79207. Cal. .404. 24″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd 7. Bury Street St. James’s London, England.” on top in front of island base, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight. “Calibre .404″ is behind sight. Right rear is stamped with London nitro proofs. Ramp front base with slip-on sight protector holds silver bead. Model 98 Mauser action has had bolt lowered for scope use, and retains orig shroud and flag safety. Military type bottom metal has had floorplate hinged, and it is retained by latch with button in trigger guard bow. SN is on trigger guard. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad, and features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, flared composition grip cap with white dot at center, reinforcing bolt, and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip and forend. Stock is also fitted with sling loops. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be as new, retaining nearly all of a shiny blue on bbl and action. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with a number of light handling marks. Bore is excellent. An enigmatic Churchill marked gun, SN fits no published range. 4-45899 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2497 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*E. J. CHURCHILL MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.