Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2020 : Sale A2020 Lot 1755
WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18350,

Product Details

WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18350,
28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 67A. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W.1.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, W&S action no. 130524, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. stock, (split in fore-end wood), weight 6lb. 10oz. in its canvas and leather case

Provenance: The makers records state that this gun was delivered in April 1961 to a COMDr H. L. Jenkins. Staveley, Little Somerford, Chippenham, Wilts (for son).

gun listed as:
Evans. 12. CF. Top snap double hammerless boxlock ejector gun with 28inch. steel barrels.

complete in 2nd hand W.G. case & fittings
at a cost of £126.
with an additional bill of £2.2.0 for a fitting at WLSS and £4.10.8 for 100 ctgs and 100 birds. to total £132.12.08

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Estimate £700-900

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act