Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1911 and that an extra set of barrels was supplied by them in 1930
Details
A 12-BORE (2½IN/2¾IN) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 10297
With two sets of interchangeable barrels
Best engraving of bold acanthus-scrollwork, well-figured stock, each set of barrels with game-rib
16in. stock
Original barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. 5/8 & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (2001)
Extra barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. cyl. (relieved) & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
With two sets of interchangeable barrels
Best engraving of bold acanthus-scrollwork, well-figured stock, each set of barrels with game-rib
16in. stock
Original barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. 5/8 & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (2001)
Extra barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. cyl. (relieved) & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
Sale room notice
The original barrels of this gun have been withdrawn from sale as they are not suitable for use