*FINE E J CHURCHILL IMPERIAL EJECTOR PIGEON GUN.

*FINE E J CHURCHILL IMPERIAL EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 1333. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with high, flat, matted pigeon rib, are engraved “E J. Churchill Gun & Rifle Manufacturer.” and “8 Agar St. Strand London. W. C.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bbl makers initials “JW” are stamped in right flat. SN is on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences with nicely filed beads, and features double triggers, and non-automatic safety with “Safe” engraved on rectangular gold band, which is covered by T-shaped safety button, when in fire position. All metal is engraved with nearly complete coverage of well cut English scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate, and distinctive “EJC” monogram is on bottom of action, which is found only on Churchill’s early best guns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN on tang. Strikingly marbled and slightly figured straight grip Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Gold oval on toe line is engraved “H.L.Jr. Sept.30, 1940″. Splinter forend has Anson release with SN and Churchill logo on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality re-black. Engraving is sharp. Edges of rib are slightly rounded. Matting is still good. Action and lockplates have traces of case color, but are mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and engraving is slightly washed, and have subsequently silvered to about 60%. Stocks have most of an old oil finish, with sharp edges slightly rounded. Checkering has been re-cut. Pad probably dates from the time of this refinishing. Forend tip is a later replacement. Right lower horn of stock shows repaired crack about 3/4″ long, running from lower rear portion of lockplate to trigger plate. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny, showing some evidence of frosting and areas where a few minor dents have been removed. A good solid best sidelock. 4-41139 MGM13 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1170	$6,900.00	FINE E J CHURCHILL IMPERIAL EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 1333. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with high, flat, matted pigeon rib, are engraved “E J. Churchill Gun & Rifle Manufacturer.” and “8 Agar St. Strand London. W. C.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bbl makers initials “JW” are stamped in right flat. SN is on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences with nicely filed beads, and features double triggers, and non-automatic safety with “Safe” engraved on rectangular gold band, which is covered by T-shaped safety button, when in fire position. All metal is engraved with nearly complete coverage of well cut English scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate, and distinctive “EJC” monogram is on bottom of action, which is found only on Churchill’s early best guns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN on tang. Strikingly marbled and slightly figured straight grip Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Gold oval on toe line is engraved “H.L.Jr. Sept.30, 1940″. Splinter forend has Anson release with SN and Churchill logo on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality re-black. Engraving is sharp. Edges of rib are slightly rounded. Matting is still good. Action and lockplates have traces of case color, but are mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and engraving is slightly washed, and have subsequently silvered to about 60%. Stocks have most of an old oil finish, with sharp edges slightly rounded. Checkering has been re-cut. Pad probably dates from the time of this refinishing. Forend tip is a later replacement. Right lower horn of stock shows repaired crack about 3/4″ long, running from lower rear portion of lockplate to trigger plate. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny, showing some evidence of frosting and areas where a few minor dents have been removed. A good solid best sidelock. 4-41139 MGM13 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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