*CASED PAIR OF CHURCHILL XXV UTILITY GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS AND A 30″ GAME GUN.

*CASED PAIR OF CHURCHILL XXV UTILITY GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS AND A 30″ GAME GUN. SN 5017/ 5018 & 2017. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Pair of “Utility” grades with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold in the usual places, have 25″ dovetailed bbls with Churchill ribs, and are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and with Orange Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, assisted opening, boxlock actions have nicely filed beads, and feature hidden third fasteners, automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), automatic ejectors and double triggers. Actions are engraved with very nicely cut foliated scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled terminated riband on each side of actions. Blued trigger plates are engraved “Utility” and “1934 Model” around gold inlaid “XXV”. Nicely figured lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over Pachmayr white line pads on 5/8″ hard rubber extensions, and feature standard checkering and vacant silver ovals on bottoms. Splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Bbl set No. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 15″. Bbl set No. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 15″. Guns are housed in their original 2-gun leather VC case with divider. Top is embossed in gold “Leland Harrison”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with two celluloid labels, one marked with E. J. Churchill name and address, the other marked “The VC Gun Case Sole Makers E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd London England.” Gun no. 2017 is an earlier best boxlock with 30″ bbls, having matted, concave game rib, and is one of a pair with “1” inlaid in gold on top rear bbl, top lever, and forend tip. Tops of bbls are engraved “E. J. Churchill. Gun & Rifle Manufacturer” and “8, Agar St. Strand, London. WC.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action with nicely filed beads, features hidden third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown “White Line” pad with 15/16″ hard rubber extension. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, drop points, and vacant silver oval on bottom. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. XXV pair: Bbls retain 85 – 90% old re-blue over some pitting, ribs and engraving somewhat washed. Actions retain approx 80% orig vibrant case hardening color. Floorplates, top levers, and trigger guards retain nearly all their re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with a few minor marks, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has many marks and abrasions, handles are a bit tender. Interior cloth is good, with soiling and compressions (could use a good cleaning). Gun no. 2017: Bbls retain 95% of an old satin re-blue. Action is nearly all silver gray. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued. Stocks retain most of their refinish with some minor marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. The “Utility” grade was Churchill’s best boxlock, with much better finish, wood, and engraving than the “Crown” or “Prodigy” grades. 4-46797 MGM223 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2390	$7,475.00	CASED PAIR OF CHURCHILL XXV UTILITY GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS AND A 30″ GAME GUN. SN 5017/ 5018 & 2017. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Pair of “Utility” grades with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold in the usual places, have 25″ dovetailed bbls with Churchill ribs, and are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and with Orange Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, assisted opening, boxlock actions have nicely filed beads, and feature hidden third fasteners, automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), automatic ejectors and double triggers. Actions are engraved with very nicely cut foliated scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled terminated riband on each side of actions. Blued trigger plates are engraved “Utility” and “1934 Model” around gold inlaid “XXV”. Nicely figured lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over Pachmayr white line pads on 5/8″ hard rubber extensions, and feature standard checkering and vacant silver ovals on bottoms. Splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Bbl set No. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 15″. Bbl set No. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 15″. Guns are housed in their original 2-gun leather VC case with divider. Top is embossed in gold “Leland Harrison”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with two celluloid labels, one marked with E. J. Churchill name and address, the other marked “The VC Gun Case Sole Makers E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd London England.” Gun no. 2017 is an earlier best boxlock with 30″ bbls, having matted, concave game rib, and is one of a pair with “1” inlaid in gold on top rear bbl, top lever, and forend tip. Tops of bbls are engraved “E. J. Churchill. Gun & Rifle Manufacturer” and “8, Agar St. Strand, London. WC.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action with nicely filed beads, features hidden third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown “White Line” pad with 15/16″ hard rubber extension. Stock features standard point pattern checkering, drop points, and vacant silver oval on bottom. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. XXV pair: Bbls retain 85 – 90% old re-blue over some pitting, ribs and engraving somewhat washed. Actions retain approx 80% orig vibrant case hardening color. Floorplates, top levers, and trigger guards retain nearly all their re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with a few minor marks, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has many marks and abrasions, handles are a bit tender. Interior cloth is good, with soiling and compressions (could use a good cleaning). Gun no. 2017: Bbls retain 95% of an old satin re-blue. Action is nearly all silver gray. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued. Stocks retain most of their refinish with some minor marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. The “Utility” grade was Churchill’s best boxlock, with much better finish, wood, and engraving than the “Crown” or “Prodigy” grades. 4-46797 MGM223 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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