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William Evans 12 Gauge Boxlock - 1899, LONDON QUALITY FIT & FINISH, AS NEW, GORGEOUS!
Guns International #: 100803324 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: William Evans Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
William Evans 12 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun
1899, LONDON QUALITY FIT & FINISH, AS NEW, GORGEOUS!
General Specs: William Evans, Year 1899, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 8oz, SxS
Serial Number: 4520
William Evans is and was a prestigious London gunmaker beginning in 1883 when he opened 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. This fine example of his turn-of-the-century work is a fine boxlock gun built in 1899 sn 4520. There are LOTS OF ENGLISH BOXLOCK 12 BORES ON THE MARKET, but this gun does stand out. The engraving is superbly executed fine English scroll still sharp and perfectly clear covering about 70% of the frame and trigger guard. The English style stock and finely shaped splinter forend are nicely figured with perfect wood-to-metal fit, perfect checkering, drop points, and a fine Purdey style leather covered pad, with a LOP of 15 1/8”. The 28” barrels are modern proofed post 1989 for 2 ¾” shells, have perfect mirror bores, finely struck barrels with 100% London quality blue choked LM right barrel, IC left barrel (for incoming driven birds?), sharp lettering and engraving, just perfect. Weighing a pleasant 6 1/2lbs. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin, this is a very fast, dynamic London Best. The entire gun presents as new, the recipient of a London quality restoration no doubt. The screws are all excellent, the finishes authentic, a superb London double ready for your desires in the field or on the clays course. The cost of restoring this gun would exceed our asking price so the gun is FREE! There is a good bit of cast off on the gun so if you need less we hot-oil bend stocks right here in our shop within a week or so of purchase, so let us know if you need some alterations. This is a stunning, affordable London boxlock with rich history and a very respected name in the fine gun world. William Evans still operates from its London address it has occupied since WWII. It is a few doors down from where it had been in business when this gun was built. A fine and lasting reputation indeed! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .012/.008 LM/IC
Bores: perfect mirrors
Bore Diameter: .737/.735
Wall Thickness: .028/.024
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 3/4" proofed post 1989
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractor
Case Color: 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 70% coverage, sharp clear, superb?
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend/ figured English
LOP: 15 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 5/8"
Checkering Condition: superb, mullered
Butt Treatment:leather covered pad
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!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
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?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, 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