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, 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
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Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
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
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