Product Details
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11776,
30 1/8in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 63. PALL MALL. ST JAMES'S. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, engraved with best bold stylised acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 13oz., in its leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1918
Estimate £5,000-7,000
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