Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1975 and appears to have been very little used
The Property of
C.F. WHITEMAN, Esq.
A 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'HERCULES XXV' SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY CHURCHILL, No. 23777, Smith-system self-opening action, scroll-back action-body, double rolled-edge triggerguard, full foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, well-figured stock, the barrels with Churchill-rib and scroll-engraved breech-ends
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A 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'HERCULES XXV' SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY CHURCHILL, No. 23777, Smith-system self-opening action, scroll-back action-body, double rolled-edge triggerguard, full foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, well-figured stock, the barrels with Churchill-rib and scroll-engraved breech-ends
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 15½in. stock, 25in. barrels, approx.½ & 5/8 choke, 3in. chambers, nitro proof (for maximum service pressures of 4 tons)
In its canvas 'V.C.'-style case
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Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 15½in. stock, 25in. barrels, approx.½ & 5/8 choke, 3in. chambers, nitro proof (for maximum service pressures of 4 tons)
In its canvas 'V.C.'-style case
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