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Antique EVANS NEW MODEL Lever Action MAINE Made “SPORTING MODEL” Rifle 1 of 3,000 SCARCE 28-Round Repeater
Guns International #: 101541918 Seller's Inventory #: 200977
Category: Evans Antique Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique EVANS NEW MODEL Lever Action MAINE Made “SPORTING MODEL” Rifle
1 of 3,000 SCARCE 28-Round Repeater
Here we present an antique Evans New Model Rifle produced by the Evans Repeating Rifle Company of Mechanics Falls, Maine, circa 1877. Frequently referred to as “one of the most novel repeating rifles of the 19th century”, this .44 caliber centerfire carbine was manufactured between 1873 and 1879, with a total of 12,200 Evans rifles and carbines made, with 3,000 being the “Sporting” model. The New Model rifle and carbine, which is not serialized, utilized a revolving type tubular magazine fed from the back, with a full capacity of 28 .44 caliber metallic rounds. The hammer is mounted on the underside of the frame, just ahead of the breech lever and was manually cocked. The frame is rounded at the top and has no cut outs on the side. The fore end fits square to the receiver front while the dust cover sits over the loading aperture. Both the aesthetic and the manual of arms somewhat resemble the Spencer carbine.
The Evans repeating rifle enjoys the distinction of being the only mass-produced firearm ever attempted in the state of Maine. It also holds the greatest capacity of any repeating rifle ever produced and marketed in the United States. It was a fantastic rifle though it went into a field dominated by Winchester’s 1866 and 1873 models.
The overall condition is very good. Plum patina throughout. The markings are clear. The walnut stock shows use and remains solid. The bore is in great shape with nice rifling. The action is excellent. A scarce repeating rifle that demonstrates just how dominant Winchester was in the late-19th Century!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 30 inches.
Caliber: .44 Evans
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3125
#200977
SOLD
Antique: Yes