Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2015 : Sale A0915 Lot 1708 - S2
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEYS) A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4272,

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WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4272,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 2000), rib re-engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS FROM PURDEY'S 63 PALL MALL ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, intercepting sears, slender toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers details (refreshed) in an elaborate cartouche, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including horn buttplate, bolstered fore-end, weight 6lb. 4oz.

Other Notes: We are kindly informed by the vendor that sleeving and refurbishment of the gun was undertaken by Bill Blacker.

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Estimate £500-700

S2