Main Sale - December 2012 : Sale A1068 Lot 1720 - S2
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEYS) A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3658,

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WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3658,
30in. nitro barrels (wall thicknesses well below recommended minimum, dented), the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEY'S. 63. PALL. MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved stylised acanthus leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, intercepting sears, fine border, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 15in. figured replacement stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Estimate £500-700

S2