Product Details
ORDERED BY SIR ALEC GUINNESS
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18313,
28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 67A ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. W.1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, acanthus scroll engraving, the action signed 'WILLIAM EVANS', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its canvas and leather case with William Evans trade label
Provenance: The vendor has kindly supplied with us copy of the entry in the original order book at William Evans, dated December 21st 1959, confirming that the gun was ordered by Sir Alec Guinness for his son, Matthew Guinness. The gun is listed as being 'Evans. 12. C7 top snap double hammerless box lock ejector gun with 28in. steel barrels left choke'. An additional note on the page confirms the total paid for the gun was £95.18.6
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
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