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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897
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24 8-BORE (3½IN) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER WILDFOWLING-GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 3490
Rebounding backlock, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fence, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, extension and recoil-pad, the barrel with faceted breech section
Weight 12lb. 5½oz., 15in. pull, 36in. barrel, approx. 7/8 choke, 3½in. chamber, recent nitro reproof
Rebounding backlock, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fence, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, extension and recoil-pad, the barrel with faceted breech section
Weight 12lb. 5½oz., 15in. pull, 36in. barrel, approx. 7/8 choke, 3½in. chamber, recent nitro reproof
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.