Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1903 and that it was sold to J. Woodward & Son. Approximately 200 rounds of ammunition will be sold with the rifle.
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A .450 (3¼IN. NITRO EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY W. EVANS, NO. 4970
The treble-grip action-body with disc-set strikers, manual safety, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and recoil-pad, the head reinforced with an ornate through-pin, sling-swivels, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 10lb. 8½oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, nitro proof
The treble-grip action-body with disc-set strikers, manual safety, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and recoil-pad, the head reinforced with an ornate through-pin, sling-swivels, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 10lb. 8½oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, 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.