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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 4520

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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 4520
The action-body and furniture engraved with best foliate-scrollwork, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, both approx. I.C., 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel dented)
In its canvas lightweight case
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.

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1900. It was formerly the property of Vice-Admiral Sir Donald Gibson, KCB, DSC, wartime aviator, who took part in the unsuccessful attack against the German warships Scharnhorst and Hipper in 1940. He was subsequently Officer Naval air Command 1965-68

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