Guns International #: 103299420

Category - Churchill , EJ Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Churchill , EJ Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

EJ CHURCHILL EXTRA FINISH XXV - THE PINNACLE OF LONDON GUNMAKING, 1938

Description:
E.J. Churchill Extra Finish XXV – The Pinnacle of London Gunmaking, 1938
Offered here is a best quality E.J. Churchill XXV 12-bore, completed in 1938 by special order with every conceivable upgrade available at the time—an outstanding example of the renowned “between the wars” finish standard. This is not merely a gun, but a rare artifact of British craftsmanship, tailored for the discerning sportsman.
* Sideplate Boxlock Ejector with Harry Kell-style game scene engraving
* Cameo dog carvings on the fences – deeply sculpted and artistically detailed
* Self-opening system utilizing oversized cocking levers and powerful lifter spring
* 25" XXV barrels, mirror bores with tapered rib, stamped “Orange Street Gunworks, Leicester Square, London”
*  Barrel Specs:
 • Right: .726" with 0.004" choke (Skeet / Light IC)
 • Left: .727" with 0.019" choke (Tight Mod)
* 2 1/2" chambers – classic game gun length
* Southgate ejectors - The Gold Standard
* LOP: 14 3/4" | Drop Comb: 1 5/8" | Drop Heel: 2 1/4" | Slight cast-off
* Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. – beautifully balanced and lively in the hand
* Fitted with Silvers recoil pad (1") with widow’s peak
Cased in an original Churchill “VC” (Very Compact) oak & leather case – measuring just 26.5" x 6.5" x 3.125", complete with original key.
Condition: High original condition. Tight on face, no loose ribs, no wood cracks. A collector-grade example ready for the field or cabinet.

E.J. Churchill’s clientele included royalty and titans of industry—King Alfonso XIII of Spain, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, and influential statesmen were among the elite who favored the XXV. This gun belongs in that lineage of prestige.

Shipping: $75

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge