GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
EASY OPENING CHURCHILL "XXV" "UTILITY MODEL" SECOND QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.CHURCHILLSXS XXV597512 GAW/CASE, CL ROD, 4 CL ROD ATTACHMENTS , 2 SNAP CAPS, OILERMODERN; C&R(ca 1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 25" Dovetailed bbls are gold inlaid "XXV" on rear portion of Churchill matted rib. Makers name and Orange Street address are engraved on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers, and with re-proof marks. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls. The utility model boxlock was second in line after the "Best" boxlock, with two other grades below it, and is very nicely finished. Coin finished action has beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden type third fastener, and dbl triggers. This gun incorporates easy opening springs acting on cocking levers in the same manner as Boss guns. Action is engraved with near full coverage traditional rose and scroll. "E. J. Churchill" is in riband on each side. Model and "XXV" (gold) and "EASY" "OPENING MODEL" are on blued floorplate. There is more rose and scroll on trigger guard bow, and SN is on tang. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Cast: approx 1/8 on. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14". Good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Churchill label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with brush, mop and jag, Purdey marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and two keys. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust blue. Action is cleaned to bright silver, engraving slightly softened. Stocks refinished with a few light subsequent scratches. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Relatively new case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. XXV guns have a considerable following amongst New England grouse hunters, and others that hunt in heavy cover. 53075-3 mgm31 (3,000-5,000)