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William Evans "Best" Boxlock ejector with wonderful wood
Guns International #: 101000105 Seller's Inventory #: 3042
Category: William Evans Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: Vintage Doubles
Company: Vintage Doubles LLC
Member Since: 2/24/07
First Name: Kirby
Last Name: Hoyt
State: Washington
Zip: 98801
Country: United States
Phone: (509) 665-7675
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Description:
Boxlocks - William Evans struck out on his own as a gunmaker in London in 1883. We know he worked previously for James Purdey and then 12 years with Holland & Holland. At the turn of the century he was known for offering “BEST� quality boxlock and sidelock guns. Interesting to me is the price in 1900 was the same on either, 49 pounds!
I had wondered what was meant by a "BEST" boxlock as in our general trade a best gun is by part of the definition, a sidelock.
This gun has helped me understand what William Evans was talking about when they would advertise “BEST� boxlocks. I dissembled this gun and found inside many features found on London “BEST� sidelocks including bushed firing pins and double safety sears. Further than these features was a high degree of craftsmanship and internal finish and polishing of all internal parts. Examining the interior design and execution of the Evans "BEST" boxlock it became obvious to me they required a very high degree of skilled labor and they would cost considerably more to produce than the average Birmingham boxlock.
This example, built 1909, is simply a beautifully executed shotgun and a perfect example of what William Evans referred to as a “London BEST� boxlock. Typically if you can find one of these they rightfully run in a price range considerably more than the Birmingham boxlocks, usually 5-7K. This example we can offer an excellent price as I have knowledge the butt stock wrist was repaired in the past. The repair was professionally done, invisible, and may last for another 100 years but knowing this information I am compelled to list the gun at a price that if a restock was ever needed the owner would not be underwater in the gun.
Stunning engraving, balance, craftsmanship, and wood, this little beauty has much to offer its future owner. *** Note: To see this gun with high resolution photos and a zoom-in feature, go to the vintagedoubles main site and search for the gun ID: 3042 or browse the main site to see our full gun collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer:
William Evans "Best" Boxlock ejector with wonderful wood
Model:
None
Serial Number:
9523
Ejectors:
Yes
Barrels:
30
Barrel Type:
Steel
Action:
Boxlock ejector
Gauge Info:
12 gauge
Stock Comb:
1 1/2
Stock Heel:
2 1/2
Stock Cast:
1/2
LOP:
14 1/2" to checkere
Weight:
6 lbs. 3.5 oz.
Choke Left:
.022 light full
Choke Right:
.007 Skeet
Proof:Nitro:
2 1/2
Minimum Wall Thickness Left:
.022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right:
.021