Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1908 as a 12-Bore (2¾in. Kynoch) and it was later converted to a 10-Bore.
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Details
A 10-BORE (2 7/8IN) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY W. EVANS, NO. 8833
Treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving and traces of hardening-colour, well figured stock (line at rear of right lock) with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels with matt rib
Weight 8lb. 2oz., 13 7/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2 7/8in. chambers, nitro reproof
Treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving and traces of hardening-colour, well figured stock (line at rear of right lock) with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels with matt rib
Weight 8lb. 2oz., 13 7/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2 7/8in. chambers, nitro reproof
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