Main Sale - December 2012 : Sale A1068 Lot 1701 - S2
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEYS) A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5226,

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WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5226,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEY'S. 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, slim toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with brass 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving, the makers name in an elaborate cartouche, brushed bright and blued finish, 16 1/8in. figured stock including 1 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a modern canvas and leather case with gold-tooled William Evans trade label
Estimate £500-700

S2