November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
25" chopper lump barrels with single bead on tapered concave machine matted rib with gold inlaid "XXV" over breech, two triangles of scroll engraving at breech, and engraved E.J. Churchill information and address on barrels. Barrel flats with British London proof marks. Beavertail forearm with Anson release, interior of iron with serial number. Forearm checkered in point pattern, with two engraved diamonds, exterior of iron with engraved scroll. Sidelock action with cocking indicators, stocked to the fences, with concealed lumps under floorplate. Miller single selective trigger. Action profusely engraved with tight scroll, both sides with "EJ CHURCHILL" in ribbon, underside with "PREMIER / XXV / MODEL" inlaid in gold in a reserve with flanking "FINEST QUALITY". Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Teardrop sidepanels. Prince of Wales grip with two panels of point pattern checkering. Added White Line recoil pad. Housed in a canvas wrapped case with brass plaque on lid reading "JJC", possibly a previous owner, and added strip of tape on front identifying gun. Reproduction Churchill paper label in lid with accessories comprising 2 piece cleaning rod, mop, and brush. CONDITION: Barrels retain most of a good quality rebluing that has softened legends and matting somewhat, with some age speckling throughout. Forearm is very good, with some abrasions to checkering and possibly refinished. Action is very good, with some age related staining, right plate is slightly askew indicating possible removal and reattachment. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and bruises from field use, but not discernible cracks and quite sound. Added White Line pad has crystallized. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are very good, clean. Ejectors are in time. Case is missing front carrying strap and has scuffs scattered about from use. Interior with numerous rubs and what appears to be silverfish damage, one piece missing from left side of case. Accessories are very good. EW
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .027 (R) .030
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .729 (R) .730