Timeless craftmanship and the most advanced manufacturing techniques are used to produce the modern day Churchill. The classic action is built using the very latest computer aided design technology. This when combined with the skill of the gunmaker gives a flawless and robust action.
Barrel manufacture starts with the forging of chopper lump tubes which are cut and bored from the highest grade chrome nickel steel. After carefully jointing the barrels to the main body of the action, the jointer then passes the barrelled action to the actioner who meticulously fits all bolting and lever work. After this work is completed both the action and barrels are proofed at the London Proof House to 1200 bar (2 3/4 magnum). After proofing the actioner then fits all the internal mechanisms and lockwork before passing the gun onto the stocker who fits the stock and fore-end. Hand picked deluxe walnut is selected for its outstanding figuring with both warm colour and well defined grain. When the stock and fore-end have been seamlessly married to the action and barrels the gun is finally regulated and the stock finished for chequering. The gun is then ready for engraving.
The gun is hand engraved with painstaking attention to detail by a superbly skilled craftsman. The famous E.J. Churchill name appears for the first time amidst the beautiful, fine scroll engraving. The classic Churchill style of engraving is deliberately lacking in ostentation but transports the gun from the realms of mere mechanical excellence to a work of art with grace and movement in both the shape and detail of the engraving.
Customers may prefer to order a range of different engraving styles to suit their own particular preference, whether it be a game scene or a favourite gun dog.
After engraving the action is colour case hardened, the gun regulated and the wood finished with repeated applications of oil to enhance the natural grain. In all, it will have taken 1,000 man hours to complete.
Using computer aided design we have produced a beautiful sidelock over and under with classic style and looks from a bygone age.
However, this modern gun incorporates a number of new features to provide greater reliability and durability than ever before. These include:
A totally redesigned cocking mechanism.
Replaceable barrel pivots (trunnions) and action counter lugs means that both components can be easily replaced after extensive use.
Ejector work that is fitted along the barrel axis to provide greater strength and extractors machined in one piece from solid steel.
Available in Game, Sporting Clay and Pigeon models with a choice of stock style, barrel length, rib shape, choke and single or double triggers. Every weapon we build is personalised to your exact requirements.
