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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1938
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A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV EASY OPENING MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY E. J. CHURCHILL, NO. 5626
Incorporating a Smith system full self-opening action, full bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, figured stock with recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-rib
Weight 6lb. 1½oz., 15in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Incorporating a Smith system full self-opening action, full bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, figured stock with recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-rib
Weight 6lb. 1½oz., 15in. pull, 25in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ¾ 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.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price