GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CHURCHILL XXV "FIELD" QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.CHURCHILLXXV SIDELOCK364912 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 25" (XXV) chopper lump bbls are fitted with Churchill rib, rear portion gold inlaid "XXV". Tops of bbls are engraved with E. J. Churchill''s name and Leicester Square address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot and with 1995 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Bottoms of bbls and loop are stamped with SN, and rear portion of bottom rib engraved with importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic London style. Each lockplate is engraved "E. J. Churchill" and bottom of action is engraved "The Field" "XXV" (in gold), and "MODEL". Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, classic checkering, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8 ". Orig makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed "C.E.C.M." on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Churchill''s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, and a pair of Churchill marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Orig Bill of sale. dated 8 Nov 1927 to CEC. Miller, Esq. for gun, case, cartridges, and shooting, along with stamp duty certificate. Also included is an old hang tag with Mr. Miller''s name on it. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, before import by Woodcock Hill. Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black. Action retains 85 - 90% case hardening color, thinned on bottom and fences, silvered on beads. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks, and a couple of scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very good, with considerable darkening and many rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is good, considerably soiled from contact with gun and bbls, with some rubs through. Accessories are good. Despite the present day preference for long bbls there is still a place for these dynamic short barreled guns, especially for grouse hunting and other close quarter work. 49469-2 MGM186 (5,000-8,000)