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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
HG1 #441186 04/11/16 12:07 PM
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it shows yes but grainy. I will send the rest I was able to get off the phone and take better ones later tonight. Thanks for the help, I learned something new today.

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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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it shows yes but grainy. I will send the rest I was able to get off the phone and take better ones later tonight. Thanks for the help, I learned something new today.

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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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I think this is a clincher but I could be wrong. E envelopes both the C and J, and if rotated right there appears to also be an owl there staring back, although different from the modern version. Hammers pictured on gun are replacement hammers. One was missing and one is pictured above. Very intricate work on the original surviving hammer.

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Re: an early custom E.J. Churchill Hammer gun?
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Hmmmm. I can't see any indication that the gun is connected to Churchill. I think what you have is a gun made in the U.S.A. using locks made by Stanton in Staffordshire and imported for that purpose. The use of Stanton & Co. indicates a date circa 1900. Looks like a new mainspring has been fitted as the work bears marks that would not be Stanton's handiwork. Unusual opening mechanism. Churchill did not start on his own until the 1870's and by then most of his output was hammerless with hammerguns with his name being very scarce. If it had originated in Britain it would have had proof marks as all guns for export had to be proof tested and marked accordingly. I think what you have is a gun that was built your side with some parts that came across the Atlantic. I would say that is was a well made piece in its day. Lagopus.....
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Just a guess, but maybe re-barreled in the US? Barrels look a bit undersized at the breech face, which is the only thing that makes me think the gun has been re-barreled. Could explain the lack of proofs on the barrels.

The quality/style of the engraving is far above anything I have seen on an American made gun. Absolutely beautiful rose and scroll.

It is going to be interesting to see the ideas that people have on this one.

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