William Evans (from Purdey's) Hammergun, 20 Ga, 28" Barrels
Guns International #: 103583125 Seller's Inventory #: 07873
Category: William Evans Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique

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Description:
Crafted in the United Kingdom in 1886, this classic William Evans side-by-side shotgun carries the esteemed lineage of a maker originally from James Purdey & Sons. Designed as a traditional 20-gauge, it features a historic rotary underlever action and double triggers, representing late nineteenth-century craftsmanship for the versatile upland sportsman.

The twenty-eight-inch Damascus barrels and straight English walnut stock display light marks consistent with age and field use, maintaining the dignified character of a well-traveled antique. While there is a handling dent on the right side of the stock and a visible crack, the fore-end locks in tightly and the bores remain in good condition.

Chambered for 2 ½-inch shells with fixed cylinder chokes in both barrels, this pre-1899 firearm operates with traditional extractors and a manual safety. Mechanically, the shotgun functions beautifully on snap caps, locking up tight with non-rebounding locks that work firmly and deliberately.

  • Model: Side by Side
  • Type: Side by Side
  • Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 20 Gauge
  • Barrel Length: 28"
  • Overall Length: 44"
  • Action: Side by Side
  • Safety: Manual
  • Ejectors: Extractors
  • Chambers: 2.5
  • Chokes: Fixed choke L: Cyl / R: Cyl
  • Rib: Solid tapered rib: 11.3mm - 8.3mm
  • Stock Material: Walnut
  • Barrel Type: Side by Side
  • Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/4"
  • Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14 1/4"
  • Cast: Right
  • Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 5/8"
  • Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/4"
  • Stock: Straight English
  • Palm Swell: No
  • Seller Inventory #: 07873
  • Price: $999
  • License Needed: Pre-1899
  • Country of Make: United Kingdom
  • Year of Make: 1886
  • Weight: 5 lbs 7.9 oz


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Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: William Evans
Model: Side by Side
Barrel Length: 28
Caliber Info: 20 Gauge
Chambers: 2.5
Ejectors: Extractors
Barrel Type: Side by Side
Action: Side by Side
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 20 Gauge
Stock: Straight English
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
LOP: 14 1/4
Rib: Solid tapered rib: 11.3mm - 8.3mm
Weight: 5 lbs 7.9 oz
Manufacture Date: 1886
Chokes: Fixed choke L: Cyl / R: Cyl
Case: Loose Item