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EJ Churchill Regal 12G Shotgun 2 Barrel set in Leather Case
Guns International #: 100923227 Seller's Inventory #: 7542
Category: Churchill , EJ Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Abacus House Guns
Company: Abacus House Guns
Member Since: 2/16/13
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28226
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 1071
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
$45 flat rate shipping on most items
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Bank Check, Venmo or Zelle
Description:
Effective 12/23 price reduced from $8,500 to $6,999!!!!!!!!!! Further price reduction of $1,500 to $5,499 eff 10/17/17!
E.J. Churchill S/N: 7542, is a 12 bore, Regal Grade of superior quality, engraving and finish. It is a 'boxlock' ejector on a 'heavy' Anson & Deeley action. This shotgun was manufactured in 1961, fitted with 'non-typical' 30 inch barrels, 'Churchill Rib', incorporating a 'third bite' barrel extension with 3 inch chambers, and proofed at 3-1/2 tonnes. The barrels are engraved, E.J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd, Orange Street Gunworks, Leicester Square, London and are choked English 1/2 & Full (0.017" & 0.035") The stock is 'Style #9 (in the Churchill Catalog) with a 'Semi-Pistol Grip', 'polished bone grip cap', 'checkered butt', and has a 'vacant stock oval'. The stock checkering is 22 lines per inch in keeping with firearms of this quality. The fore-end is a 'splinter style' with an 'Anson push button' release. The shotgun weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces with the 30 in barrels attached, and was most likely manufactured as a 'pigeon, live bird, or waterfowl' shotgun for a customer in the United Kingdom.
In 1981, E.J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd. was acquired by Don Masters; the then manager of production at Churchill, and all the machinery, parts, etc. along with manufacturing and repairs to Churchill firearms was relocated to Mr. Masters country home in Surrey. (This move was motivated by a massive 'urban renewal program' in the east end of London).
In 1987 the then owner of S/N 7542 ordered a second set of barrels to be custom made for the original action, and these barrels were also assigned S/N 7542. (The 1987 date was determined by reference to the makers manufacturing codes located on the undersides of the barrel flats, and referenced in Mr. Masters book, The House of Churchill). Most likely the new barrels were manufactured from an existing inventory of barrels and parts manufactured when the company was still owned and operated by Robert Churchill. These barrels are engraved E.J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd, Cannon Works, Ockley Road, Dorking, Surrey, England. (This address was the new physical location for E.J. Churchill Ltd, following the company acquisition by Mr. Masters and relocation from central London to Surrey.).
The second set of barrels are marked 'XXV' in 'gold Roman Numerals' on the 'Churchill Rib' and are 25 inches in length and also incorporate the 'third bite' as well as having 3 inch chambers, and are proofed at 3-1/2 tonnes. These barrels are choked English 1/4 & 1/2 (0.007" & 0.018"). The shotgun weighs 7 6 ounces with the 25 inch barrels attached. In keeping with the style preferred by Robert Churchill, these barrels have a 'beavertail' fore-end which allows for a firmer grip with the left hand. This pattern, chosen by Robert Churchill, differed from the usual beavertail fore-end in that it was approximately 1-1/2 inch longer than normal. This was achieved by utilizing an 'access hole' 1 inch in diameter, drilled through the fore-end above the normal push rod position for the release of the pushrod. When the second set of barrels was manufactured and fitted to the original action, the shotgun was still in the UK and subsequently imported to the USA in the late 1990's when Mr. Masters began introducing his side-lock Churchill shotguns to America.
Please note that wood is darker than it appears in these pictures. We have had the wood completely redone by a professional and the gun has not been handled or fired since.
30 inch Barrels----Approximate Barrel Measurements
Right Barrel:
- Proof Size: 0.729”
- Bore Diameter at 10’” from Breech: 0.729”
- Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.0685”
- Choke Construction: 0.017” (1/2)
Left Barrel:
- Proof Size: 0.729”
- Bore Diameter at 10’” from Breech: 0.729”
- Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.0675”
- Choke Construction: 0.035” (Full)
25 inch Barrels----Approximate Barrel Measurements
Right Barrel:
- Proof Size: 0.732”
- Bore Diameter at 10’” from Breech: 0.732”
- Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.0595”
- Choke Construction: 0.009” (1/4)
Left Barrel:
- Proof Size: 0.732”
- Bore Diameter at 10’” from Breech: 0.732”
- Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.0560”
- Choke Construction: 0.018” (1/2)
Approximate Stock Measurements
Length of Pull to the Heel-------15-1/8”
Length of Pull to the Center----15”
Length of Pull to the Toe--------15 1/2”
Drop at Comb------------------------1-1/2”
Drop at Face-------------------------1-3/4”
Drop at Heel--------------------------2-3/8”
Cast at Comb------------------------3/16”
Cast at Toe---------------------------3/8”
All of the LOP measurements were taken from the front trigger, and the Drop at Face measurement is taken at the approximate equal distance between the comb and heel.
Custom made Leather Case was ‘hand crafted’ by George Pittelko of Rock Hill, SC. This case is a duplicate of the ‘VC (Very Compact)’ cases originally designed and pioneered by Robert Churchill in the 1920’s. It is of solid wood construction, featuring full cowhide exterior leather, a continuance full length piano hinged lid, 21 ounce dark green ‘billiard cloth’ interior, all brass hardware with brass ‘lid opener’ and two locks, hand formed leather corners, handmade leather handle and fully hand stitched throughout. The case has a period correct leather maker’s trade label; with nickel plated oil bottle and nickel plated E.J. Churchill engraved snap caps.
SOLD
Manufacturer: E.J,Churchill
Model: Regal Boxlock Ejector 2 Barrel Set
Serial Number: 7542
Chambers: 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent as Refinished
Bore Condition: Excellent
Gauge Info: 12
Stock: Semi Pistol
Stock Cast: RH 3/16
Butt Pad: Checkered Wood
LOP: 15 1/8
Manufacture Date: 1961