E.J. Churchill XXV Utility Easy-Opening Model 12 Bore | Edwin Smith Patent


This E.J. Churchill XXV Utility 12 bore, features the Edwin Smith patent easy-opening system, is equipped with 25" barrels and the distinctive Churchill rib. The barrels were sleeved in the UK and feature modern nitro re-proof, and they ring with a clear church bell tone. The gun is tight on face, with clean and bright bores, ejectors in time, smooth, precise mechanics throughout.

This fast-handling gun is ready for the dense grouse woods or a long walk in search of Bobwhites. It presents a rare opportunity to own a firearm at the peak of British innovation from one of the marketing giants in the trade, E.J. Churchill.

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  • Barrel Type: Fluid Steel

    Barrel Length: 25”

    Chamber Length: 2 1/2” (65mm)

    Proof: Nitro 3 TONS @. 728

    Bore diameter: R .731 L .731

    Minimum Wall Thickness: R .035 L .035

    Choke: R .010 imp cyl L .013 imp cyl

  • LOP: 14 3/8” to checkered butt

    DOC: 1 3/4”

    DOH: 2 3/8”

    Cast: 5/16” off

  • Date of Manufacture: 1939

    FFL status: Curio/Relic

    Action: A&D boxlock Ejector

    Ejector: Yes

    Weight: 6lb 3oz

    Serial: 6168

    Patents: Edwin Smith Patent of 1931

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