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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1945
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A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING 'IMPERIAL XXV' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY E. J. CHURCHILL, NO. 6345
Incorporating a Baker patent assisted-opening action, the underside of the action-body gold-inlaid with a crown, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-rib
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 15in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Incorporating a Baker patent assisted-opening action, the underside of the action-body gold-inlaid with a crown, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-rib
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 15in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.