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The makers have kindly confirmed that the W. Evans gun was completed in 1902
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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 4707
The action-body with intercepting safeties, best bouquet and scroll engraving, finely-figured stock with extension and engraved
heel-and toe-plates, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 15in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
AND:-
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY MORTIMER, NO. 7939
Standard specifications
Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The action-body with intercepting safeties, best bouquet and scroll engraving, finely-figured stock with extension and engraved
heel-and toe-plates, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 15in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
AND:-
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY MORTIMER, NO. 7939
Standard specifications
Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ¾ 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.