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E. J. Churchill Early (1911)Best Boxlock 20 Gauge
Guns International #: 101645981 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Churchill , EJ Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Sandlapper
Company:
Member Since: 6/12/14
First Name: Marcus
Last Name: Jacobs
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28783
Country: United States
Phone: (803) 507-7403
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 9
Total Number of Listings: 29
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Certified bank check,USPS M. O., or personal check
Description:
Early E.J.Churchill 20 gauge Best Boxlock Ejector S/N 1856 in factory trunk case with all accessories and snap on padded canvas cover, with 26" steel Nitro-proof barrels, beautiful full coverage scroll engraving by Sumner, who engraved all the early Churchill guns while Edwin Churchill was alive and also engraved Boss guns in that era.This gun has the third fastener, which Robert Churchill later dropped, and is more than equivalent to the later Hercules grade A&D guns introduced in 1913 which cost 50 guineas vs. the Premier SLE model which sold for 60 guineas. There is a Hercules grade Churchill currently for sale on this site for $11K which does not have the build quality this gun has.This gun has all original finishes on wood and metal. Originally proofed for 7/8 oz. loads, the gun weighs 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and is like the proverbial magic wand. The only alteration done to this gun is that the chambers were lengthened long ago to 2 3/4". I sent it to Kirk Merrington for evaluation and he sent a written evaluation stating it was fine for any 7/8 oz. load as originally proved. Evaluation is included. Minimum wall thickness and bore diameter 9" from breech is Right .029/0.619 "and Left .034/ .621". Ejectors are timed perfectly and very strong. Stock is figured straight English to checked butt with a tiny splinter forend. Wood has original finish with no splits or cracks anywhere. Leather trunk case is in good condition with good handle and straps and all accessories( rod, oil bottle, snap caps, etc.) Just a beautiful, dainty, tight, super quality scarce 20 bore bird gun from the Golden Era before WWI.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: E. J. Churchill London, England
Model: Best A&D boxlock (1911)
Serial Number: 1856
Barrel Length: 26”
Bore: Right .619”/ Left .621
Chambers: 2 4/4”
Ejectors: Yes; strong and timed
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Nitro proved Fluid Steel
Barrel Type: Fluid Steel
Action: Best A&D
Triggers: Double
Stock: Highly figured straight English grip
Stock Comb: 1 5/8”
Stock Heel: 2 1/4”
Stock Cast: 1/4”
Fore End: Tiny Splinter
Butt Pad: Checkered butt
LOP: 14 1/2”
Rib: Concave
Finish: Blue/ case colored
Weight: 5 lbs. 6 ozs.
Sights: Beads
Manufacture Date: 1911
Choke Left: .003 ( proved as choke barrel)
Choke Right: .002 ( not proved as choke barrel)
Engraving: Full coverage Sumner scroll
Extras: Leather factory trunk case w/ accessories and cover
Case: Leather trunk w/ original Churchill label
Item Location: South Carolina
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .034
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .029