Description:
Special Pigeon Model. 30" SxS barrels with 8 Teague interchangeable choke tubes. 14 3/8"pull from front trigger to solid black pad. Leather-covered, fully adjustable comb. Fully figured walnut stock by Malcolm Cruxton with steel-capped pistol grip, beavertail forend with recessed Anson pushbutton release, teardrops and gold escutcheon bearing monogram of original owner William Freitas. Acanthus scroll engraved by Johnny Beech with maker's name in gold, doll's head and third fastener, bushed firing pins and manual safety. Double-beaded, long-tang triggerguard inlaid with gold pigeon. Color casehardening by Ray St. Ledger. Weight: 8lbs, 6oz. London nitro proofed for 1 1/4oz loads in 1982. Retaining 99% blue, 90% case colors. Aluminum airline case. Pictured, cover, Sporting Gun Oct 1982. Construction of this gun discussed extensively in Don Masters' book, The House of Churchill, pp 464 - 472.
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