Product Details
WILLIAM EVANS
A FINE 10-BORE (2 7/8IN.) SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 10518,
30in. nitro barrels with broad raised matt rib, tubes engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. MAKER TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. 63, PALL MALL, ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx. extra full choke in both, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective single trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture deeply carved with acanthus scrollwork and foliage, the underside engraved 'EVANS PATENT SINGLE TRIGGER', retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock with diamond grip and engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 8lb. 2oz.
Estimate £8,000-10,000