Product Details
WILLIAM EVANS
A .470 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 9434,
28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights with silver-inlaid sighting lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramped bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, tubes engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 63, PALL MALL, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON. ".470 3 1/4" SOLID METAL CASE. 75 GRS. CORDITE. 500 GRS. BULLET', some patches of pitting, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock (cracked and repaired at pistolgrip) with engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 11lb. 3oz.
Provenance: This rifle is the property of Lord Balfour of Burleigh and has almost certainly been with the family since completion. Associated and more detailed provenance may be found under Lots 1238 and 1337.
Estimate £6,000-8,000
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