Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2014 : Sale A0314 Lot 1806 - S2
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEYS) A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4091,

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WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4091,
30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 63, PALL MALL, LONDON. S.W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock including horn buttplate (chipped), weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas and leather case (damaged)

Provenance: The vendor has been kindly informed by the makers that this shotgun was completed with 30in. barrels in March 1898 and purchased by Mr. A. Graham Bennet.

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Estimate £800-1,000

S2