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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1892. It was rebarrelled in 1974
Details
A 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV' BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY E. J. CHURCHILL, NO. 323
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with recoil-pad, the replacement barrels by the makers, with matt Churchill rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14¾in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather lightweight case
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with recoil-pad, the replacement barrels by the makers, with matt Churchill rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14¾in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather lightweight case
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
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate