Guns International #: 102832523
Seller's Inventory #: J893
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Guns International #: 102832523
Category - William Evans Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Historic Documented William Evans from Purdey 12 Bore SXS C. 1890
Description: Historic Documented William Evans from Purdey 12 Bore SXS C. 1890 Made for Captain Killed in Action WWI During our more than 5 decades in the business we have had the pleasure to acquire many fine collectible antique and modern firearms of all types and time periods. Most satisfying however is the acquisition of a vintage arms which can be factory documented with the original owner potentially identified. This is oneof them. This specimen is a vintage 1890 irmingham made William Evans side by side boxlock shotgun beautifully engraved “William Evans from Purdeys London”. Research by the William Evans firm provided a copy from the original order from the gun room (copy shown) and stated “The gun was built in a batch of 4 other 12 bore side by sides in May 1890. The original owner was Captain Lloyd but I’m afraid the name and serial number have a line through. This could be for many reasons but since he was a military man one would assume he may have died during the first world war”. Michael Carter-Gunroom. William Evans Ltd. The specimen, serial number 2186 has 30” barrels, ejectors and chambered 2-1/2” shells. It weighs 6lbs 8 oz. Has a 13-3/4” LOP. Dolls head rib extension. Bushed firing pins. Nitro proofed for 1-1/8oz shells. Steel barrels. Drop at comb approx.. 1-3/8’. Drop at heel approx.. 1-5/8”.Box lock. Left FULL right Modified cylinder as per notation in original index. The individual from whom we acquired the shotgun was given the piece by his late father. Who acquired it from an estate. He photographed a portrait (presumably of Captain Lloyd) and that will go to the next owner. The father had the shotgun tastefully refinished (barrels) and the bores are still excellent. The wood is sound. Obvious use marks which occurred during the time of use. There is a very old pin repair to the wrist which is shown in images. Along with the shotgun came a vintage brass bound upright case which is still in very good sound shape (however grip which is brittle but intact). Certainly a piece which has held up over time and had found use in different centuries. Whether the new owner continues to use it , researches it more as an historic memento or displays it as a collectible - a very fascinating shotgun of yesteryear. NOTE: THIS IS A CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE PIECE. ALTHOUGH MADE IN 1890 THE SHOTGUN WAS ENTERED INTO THE CONNECTICUT STATE BOOKS AS A MODERN FIREARM. WE WILL SHIP TO A C&R LICENSEE OR TO AN FFL. Thank you for your winning bid. Please note Hansen & Hansen payment policy and terms J893 as we do not have automatic checkout on : UPS shipping will be approximately $34 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $15.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use. PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol Price: $2,750.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102832523
Seller's Inventory #: J893
Guns International #: 102832523
Seller's Inventory #: J893