Lot 753 Detail
12 Gauge Composed Henry Atkin Snap Under-lever Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 474. 12 gauge. 30-inch barrels marked: E. J. Churchill Gun and Rifle Maker /
8 Agar St. London, numbered 1267. Matted concave rib with extension. Case-hardened, barrel
cocking, push-forward snap under-lever action with bar-action locks. Action and locks
engraved with 70% fine scroll engraving. Ejectors. Tang- mounted pivoting non-automatic
safety. Checkered straight stock of slightly figured walnut. Drop points. Gold oval marked
with monogram. Checkered buttplate. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.
Fore-end numbered 473.
Condition: Fine, as redone and showing considerable use. Barrels show
98% re-blued finish. Bright bores. Right barrel shows a repair and a deep pit 7 - 8 inches
from muzzle, at this point the wall thickness is 0.012 inches, as a result THE GUN IS
DEEMED UNSAFE TO FIRE. Action shows silver patina with very fine pitting and marks on
underside. Re-finished wood shows handling marks. Stock shows gaps at horns on left side.
Re-cut checkering. Oval shows losses. Fore-end shows a one inch crack at rear.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bores: 0.735/0.735 inches Chambers: 2 1/2 inches.
Chokes: 0.015/0.021 inches (Modified). Minimum wall thickness: 0.012 inches (See above).
Proof: London Nitro, 12, 12, 1 1/8 oz maximum. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Drop
at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 1 5/8 inches. CAST-ON: 3/8 inches (For a left-handed
shooter). Weight: 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
