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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The History of E.J. Churchill: The XXV, Short Barrels, and British Gunmaking Innovation
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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
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LOP: 14 3/8” to checkered butt
DOC: 1 3/4”
DOH: 2 3/8”
Cast: 5/16” off
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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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