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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1959. It appears to be virtually unused
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A FINE 12-BORE (2IN) 'HERCULES XXV' SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY E.J. CHURCHILL, NO. 7622
The treble-grip scroll-back action-body with a Smith-system fully self-opening mechanism, double rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, boldly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with matt Churchill-rib and scroll-engraved breech-ends
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 15.3/8in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. I.C. & choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof
The treble-grip scroll-back action-body with a Smith-system fully self-opening mechanism, double rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, boldly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with matt Churchill-rib and scroll-engraved breech-ends
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 15.3/8in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. I.C. & choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof