GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
CUTE LITTLE 20 BORE CHURCHILL XXV "HERCULES GRADE" EASY OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. CHURCHILL SXS HERCULES 23694 20 MODERN; C&R; ESA Cal. 20 ga. 25" Dovetailed bbls with matted Churchill rib, gold inlaid XXV at breech end, are engraved with Churchill name and address on tops. There are 1" pyramids of scroll engraving at breech ends, ivory bead front sight. Case hardened boxlock arcaded back easy opening action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll. Each side is engraved "CHURCHILL". Floorplate is engraved "Hercules" "Finest Quality" "Model". Small bow double beaded trigger guard has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15" over checkered wood butt, and features well cut drop points, and point pattern checkering. Individual letter "A" in gold is inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right - .611. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .036. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15". Orig makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed "V. A. D." on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed Churchill label in lid, and contains cleaning equipment and C A G & L snap caps. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding craftsmen involved in the building of this gun, including Ted Spurrier, Tony Tomlinson, and Stephen Hutton. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light field use. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, thinning at breech and muzzles. Action retains 80 - 85% orig color, silvered on beads and fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some light marks and dings. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Case is very fine to excellent with some scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is fine, rubbed and lightly soiled. Accessories are fine. 52718-1 MGM388 (7,000-10,000) W/CASE, ACCESS