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THBE.J. Churchill Double Barrel English Shotgun
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMay 30, 2025
The month of May ends with our Premier Auction of American furniture, paintings, and decorative arts. Important artists include A.T. Bricher, Worthington Whittredge, Winfred Rembert, Andrew Melrose, Gunnar Widforss, and others. Of Southern interest is a museum exhibited W. A. Walker, a double sided panel by Key West folk artist Mario Sanchez, two works by Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Southern pottery from the Ackland Art Museum, and more. A Connecticut Queen Ann bonnet top high chest, Tiffany, Arts & Crafts and mixed metal silver, weathervanes, and many other categories round out the sale. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
circa early 1900s, matching serial numbers 1786, SXS configuration, 12 gauge, boxlock, 29-1/8 in. barrel, stamped "E.J. CHURCHILL, GUN AND RIFLE MANUFACTURE" on top of right barrel, "8, AGAR ST. STRAND, LONDON, W.C." stamped on top of left barrel, right barrel improved cylinder, left barrel modified, 2-3/4 in. chambers, LOP 16 in., gold "2" on barrel rib and top lever, full coverage leaf scrollwork engraving to boxlock, "E.J. CHURCHILL" engraved in banner to both sides of lock, full coverage engraving to blued trigger guard, barrel fences, blued top lever, tang and safety, double triggers, flame marbled wooden buttstock with checkering and asymmetrical grip, top lever and safety switch angled and offset to the right, forend with checkering, MLL engraved on inset silver oval, 47 in. overall, 6.7 lbs.
Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.
- Provenance
Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
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- Condition
shiny bores with frosting to the left muzzle and oxidation to the right, light surface wear to exteriors of barrels, some abrasions, tiny hairline crack across barrel rib, very light oxidation to other metal components, likely restocked hence the angled offset of the top lever and safety switch, very light handling wear to stock, two circular cut marks on butt plate of stock with one inset, light wear to edges of forend and small chip, tiny hairline at base of forend with scuff, forend moves ever so slightly side to side, action locks up tightly, action, safety, triggers and ejectors all appear to be in working order Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
