William Evans 16 Bore Box Lock Ejector Shotgun

William Evans of Pall Mall, London 16 Bore Shotgun 3312 For sale, on consignment, a lovely example of a William Evans of 63 Pall Mall, St James, London 16 bore box lock ejector shotgun. Hand-made circa 1896 by Webley & Scott for William Evans, this shotgun presents in very good, refurbished condition. Lock Webley screw grip break open action - box lock ejector Disc set strikers Crisp, twin triggers Firm right-hand top lever Manual gold inlaid “Safe” safety button to top tang Fine foliate hand engraving to side, base plates and trigger guard Side plates engraved: “William Evans from Purdey’s London” Stock Beautifully figured European walnut – slight cast off for right hand shooter Straight English grip with tear drops and crisp, classic point-pattern chequering and an unsigned gold escutcheon Length of Pull to centre is approximately 14 ¼” or 36 cm Horn butt plate Well figured walnut splinter forend – again with crisp classic point pattern chequering Firm engraved Anson pushrod release latch and engraved forend iron Barrels Side by side 28” or 71 cm re-blacked steel barrels with Doll's head extension Engraved “William Evans from Purdey’s 63 Pall Mall, St James, London” London Proof House marks show the gun was nitro proven for 1 1/8 oz loads Bright, clean bores well within proof - gauging approximately 16.96 mm [R] and 16.94 mm [L] about 9” from the breech Sound tapered game rib with brass bead fore sight Choked Cylinder [R] and Full [L] 2 ½” or 65 mm chambers Strong, well-timed ejectors This shotgun presents in very good well maintained and gently used condition – with only the slight cosmetic handling and storage marks. The barrels fit tightly on the standing breech. The shotgun comes in a period correct leather case an original William Evans trade label, cleaning rod and snap caps. Altogether a very nice, collectable sub-gauge British shotgun. Price plus transfers and shipping to your licenced firearm dealer. Inspection welcome – by appointment - at Andrew Hepner & Sons Fine Guns, Geelong, Victoria.