Guns International #: 102913583

Category - William Evans Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
William Evans Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

William Evans 12 Ga - 99% LONDON QUALITY FACTORY FINISH, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: William Evans, 1963, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 1oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 2", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number:  18457

William Evans is a prestigious London gunmaker beginning its journey 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 a fine boxlock ejector gun, sn18457 built in 1963, is an amazing find.  In a marketplace full of 12 bore British Boxlock ejector guns, this William Evans stands out in several ways. FIRST, IT RETAINS 99% OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISHES ON THE BARRELS, ACTION, AND WOOD, WITH SOME WEAR SHOWING ON THE TRIGGER GUARD TANG.  SECOND, IT WEIGHS ONLY 6LBS. 1OZ. EVEN WITH 28” BARRELS AND A 14 5/8” LOP.  The engraving is superbly executed fine English scroll still sharp and perfectly clear covering about 50% of the frame and trigger guard.  The English style stock and finely shaped splinter forend are lightly figured with perfect wood-to-metal fit, excellent checkering, and a serrated butt.  The 28” barrels are modern proofed in 1963 for 2 ¾” shells heavy loads marked 3 ¼ TONS, have perfect mirror bores, finely struck barrels with 99% London quality blue choked M/F,  sharp lettering and engraving, just perfect.  Weighing a pleasant 6lbs. 1 oz. and balanced perfectly ¼” ahead of the hinge pin, this is a very fast, dynamic London labeled gun.  The screws are all excellent, the finishes authentic, a superb London double ready for your desires in the field or on the clays course.  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.  A fine and lasting reputation indeed!  See specifications below.  Review the photographs and you will see the best value in a London upland gun, weighing less than most 20ga. guns and capable of heavy pheasant loads.  It is the best buy in the British doublegun world that I have seen in some time.  Thanks for looking. 
 

Barrels
Barrel Length:   28"
Chokes:   .017/.037 M/F
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .730/.730
Wall Thickness:   .023/.025
% Blue:   99% factory blue
Chambers:   2 3/4"; heavy 3 1/4 ton proof
Ribs:   smooth tapered game rib tight
Sights:  Front silver

Action
Action:  tight centered
Ejectors:  timed
Receiver Condition:   99% vivid factory case color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   clear, sharp, hooks; 50% coverage English scroll
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   70% factory blue; tang worn grey

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; lightly figured English walnut
LOP:   14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 5/8"
DAH:   2"
DAC:   1 7/16"
Cast:   1/8" off
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   serrated butt


INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a "VFI Certified" gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $105.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.

Other
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 We employ full time gunsmiths 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.

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Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge