Each gun in this fine pair was built with a set of blued steel barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the narrow matted solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" or "2", single band of engraving at the breech, "E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) Ltd" and "ORANGE St. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON." on the right and left tube respectively, import mark under forend, and period London proofs showing 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels of each gun are fitted to a handsome casehardened sidelock action which displays attractive bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding "E. J. CHURCHILL" signatures on either lockplate and "THE FIELD/XXV (in gold)/MODEL" on the underside before continuing on the triggerguard, both tangs, and the toplever which also shows a gold "1" or "2" respectively. The guns both feature double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Both guns are mounted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release which is marked with a gold "1" or "2" and a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, silver inscription ovals marked "A.F.T.", and hard rubber buttplates. Included with the guns is a factory letter stating that the pair was completed in 1929 with 28 inch barrels, 2 1/2 inch chambers, and was a Field grade sidelock, it also lists the stock dimensions, Vulcanite (hard rubber) buttplate, and silver initial ovals. Also included is a leather bound motor case that houses both guns. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at "12" (.729 inches) and measured .733 inches; choke constriction .010/.025 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue finish on the barrels, some faint traces of case colors on the action with the balance an attractive silver, light handling evidence, some small dings and scratches in the wood, and slightly smoothed but well-defined checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at "12" (.729 inches) and measured .730 inches; choke constriction .006/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.030 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish on the barrels,strong traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a fine silver patina, and overall mild handling evidence. The wood is very good with some dings and scratches, some spots of thinned varnish, and worn but defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. A great chance to own a pair of English double guns!