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William Evans London Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

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William Evans London Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
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serial #6259, 12 ga., 28" barrels with excellent bores choked improved cylinder and modified. This is a very fine boxlock double gun. The action and barrel rib are both marked "Wiliam Evans From Purdey's London" with the action showing beautifully executed fine scroll with floral bouquets. The gun is proofed for 1 1/8oz. loads and the chambers remain at 2 5/8". The barrels retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with all markings remaining clear and legible. The action shows about 50% original color case hardened finish blending with a smooth gray patina and with all engraving and markings remaining crisp. The bottom plate of the action shows about 20% original blue. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of highly figured English walnut and rate about excellent retaining a good deal of original finish blended with perhaps some light added oil. The checkering remains strong with a few scattered light bruises from the years. The shotgun features double locking underlugs with third fastener in the dolls head rib extension. The gun weighs 6 1/2 lbs. and the barrels show minimum wall thicknesses of .027" with the majority being above .030". The shotgun points nicely with a 14 5/8" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/4" and is cast off. The shotgun locks up tight and is on-face with top lever almost at dead center. A really lovely London boxlock double ejectorgun from this well-regarded and highly skilled maker. (1B11778-12) {C&R} (3000/5000)