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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed circa 1899
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY W. EVANS, NO. 3946/7
The action-bodies, lockplates and furniture engraved with full bold foliate-scrollwork, well-figured stocks with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 13oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 9½oz. (No. 2), 14½in. pulls, 30in. barrels, choke approx. 3/8 & 5/8 (No. 1) and ¼ & ½ (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (No. 2 left barrel-thickness marginal)
The action-bodies, lockplates and furniture engraved with full bold foliate-scrollwork, well-figured stocks with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 13oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 9½oz. (No. 2), 14½in. pulls, 30in. barrels, choke approx. 3/8 & 5/8 (No. 1) and ¼ & ½ (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (No. 2 left barrel-thickness marginal)
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.