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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1899
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY W. EVANS, No. 4320/1, full foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, figured stocks with extensions, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14 7/8in. pulls, 28in. barrels, choke approx. 3/8 & ½ (No. 1) and ½ both (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (No. 1 left barrel-thickness marginal)
In their brass-mounted oak and leather case
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14 7/8in. pulls, 28in. barrels, choke approx. 3/8 & ½ (No. 1) and ½ both (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (No. 1 left barrel-thickness marginal)
In their brass-mounted oak and leather case