E.J. Churchill 12 Ga. XXV Boxlock Shotgun

Matching serial number of 6168 present on water table, forend iron, and trigger guard, maker E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNWORKS) LTD. present on right barrel, location ORANGE ST GUNWORKS LEICHESTER SQUARE LONG W.C.2 present on left barrel, gold colored inlay of "XXV" present on mattered top rib. 25 in. sleeved fluid steel barrels, text "SLEEVED BY B. KELLY" present on underside of right barrel, nitro proof 3 tons, single front bead, automatic safety, ejectors, straight grip checkered walnut stock with checkered butt, action possess coined silver finish with blackened furniture, complete rose and scroll engraving, bottom plate includes text of "UTILITY EASY OPENING MODEL" referring to Edwin Smith "easy opening" patent no. 372035 of 1931, and gold colored inlay of "XXV", sides of action possess "E.J. CHURCHILL" engraving within banners.

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Overall length 41 1/8 in.

DOM: 1939
LOP: 14 5/8 in.
DAC: 1 5/8 in.
DAH: 2 3/8 in.
CAST: Slight cast off.
WT: 6lbs. 1oz.
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .729 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .008 in.
RIGHT MWT: .035 in.
LEFT BORE: .728 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .011 in.
LEFT MWT: .036 in.

FFL Status: Modern

E.J. Churchill, founded in 1891 by Edwin John Churchill, is a prestigious British gunmaker renowned for crafting fine shotguns and rifles. Based in London, the company quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality, becoming popular among sportsmen and royalty, solidifying the brand's status as a leader in the field. Today, the company continues its legacy of craftsmanship and innovation, offering bespoke firearms and maintaining its position as a cornerstone of British gunmaking tradition.

Overall very good estate condition. Barrel and furniture bluing very strong, gold color wash or inlay of "SAFE", ejectors strong, very clean coined patina, engraving remains crisp on action and on barrels, flat top double line bordered checkering remains, tiny chip at left side back corner of forend wood, scattered light field marks, one 5/8 in. long depression in right side stock cheek.