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Category - William Evans Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique

Category
William Evans Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double Antique

William Evans 12 Bore – 1889, LONDON HAMMER GUN, MAKER’S CASE, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: William Evans, Year 1889, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, IC/M, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number: 1903

William Evans was a prestigious London gunmaker beginning in 1883 when he opened his own shop.  He began his career in firearms working for Purdey’s and Holland & Holland prior to going out on his own.  He made it his trademark to only produce the FINEST QUALITY GUNS, whether boxlock or sidelock, rifle or shotgun.  William Evans Ltd. Is still carrying on the tradition of building BEST LONDON GUNS today in its shop on James St. in London’s gunmakers district.  This fine example of his work is a fine bar-action hammer gun built in the early 1890’s, sn 1903.  There are LOTS OF ENGLISH HAMMER 12 BORE GUNS ON THE MARKET, but this gun does stand out.  William Evans has always been known for producing some of London’s finest shotguns.  The engraving is superbly executed fine English scroll still sharp and clear covering about 60% of the frame and trigger guard.  The English style stock and splinter forend are nicely shaped with great shooting dimensions, drop points, and expertly recut checkering with a mullered border.  The 28” barrels were sleeved by Westley Richards in modern times and have excellent bores choked IC/LM.  They retain 99% of a London quality blue and the lettering on the smooth game rib is clean and sharp.  This gun weighs a svelte 6 ½lbs. and balances perfectly 3/16” ahead of the hinge pin for that dynamic handling we have all come to love in a fine English double gun.  Evidence of the old-world craftsmanship stand out in the nicely filed bolsters, rounded action, gracefully sculpted hammers and fences, and the doll’s head rib extension.  The gun is cased in a vintage oak and leather case that remains in very nice condition complete with the vintage William Evans trade label.  The handle and straps have recently been replaced and the back hinge is solid, as is the balance of the case.  The case brings you back to the time of fine guns, privileged gentry, and completes the package of your vintage gunner’s set.  This gun is tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face and the mechanics are excellent throughout.  She is ready to shoot for fowl and clay targets.  What a fun gun to own as a functioning work of art.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length:  28" sleeved westley richards
Chokes:  IC/IM    .010/.026
Bores:  great bores with minor frosting
Bore Diameter:  .731/.732
Wall Thickness:  .030/.032
% Blue:  99%
Chambers:  2 3/4" w/lengthened cones
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  single silver

Action

Action:  tight
Ejectors or Extractors:  extractor
Case Color:  15%
Screws:  excellent
Engraving:  clear, 60% coverage, English scroll
Trigger Type:  double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  silvery

Stock

Type:  english stock/splinter forend
LOP:  14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  12 3/4"; 13 3/8"
DAH:  2 1/4"
DAC:  1 3/8"
Cast:  0
Checkering Condition:  new with mullered border
Butt Treatment:  orange silvers

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, ANTIQUE

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes