Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1916. Worn overall.
Details
A .250 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER ROOK-RIFLE BY W. EVANS, NO. 11452
Sidelever action, rebounding hammer, border engraving with some foliate scrollwork, figured replacement stock with pistolgrip,pistolgrip-cap, the circular barrel with faceted breech-end, open-sights and bead foresight
Weight 5lb. 4oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 26in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Sidelever action, rebounding hammer, border engraving with some foliate scrollwork, figured replacement stock with pistolgrip,pistolgrip-cap, the circular barrel with faceted breech-end, open-sights and bead foresight
Weight 5lb. 4oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 26in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
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