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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1910
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A RARE .360 (SMOOTH-BORE) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY E.J. CHURCHILL, NO. 1778
Best bold foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 4lb. 14oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2in. chambers, nitro proof
Best bold foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 4lb. 14oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2in. chambers, nitro proof
Sale room notice
Please note that this gun was originally proved under Rules that did not allow for the marking of smooth-bore guns of this very small size with a definitive bore size ; the marks applied therefore, are those found on rifle barrels at this period