William Evans, established by a gunsmith previously of Purdey, remains a hallmark of the prestigious London trade known for producing some of the world’s most refined sporting arms. This 12-gauge hammer gun, manufactured in 1895, reflects the pinnacle of Victorian design intended for the classic English field.

This specific unit is presented in excellent condition, featuring a rotary under-lever action and a tapered solid rib bearing the distinguished "William Evans (from Purdeys) 4 Pall Mall St James London" inscription. The English walnut stock displays sharp checkering across the straight grip and fore-end with only slight varnish wear, while the 27 ½-inch barrels remain in superb order with the exception of an insignificant mark on the rib.

Mechanically, the gun locks up tight as new and the non-rebounding locks function with a crisp, reliable strike. Configured with a 14 ¼-inch length of pull, fixed Full and Improved Modified chokes, and 2 ½-inch chambers, this extractors-equipped piece weighing 6 lbs 9 ⅗ oz offers a rare opportunity to own a functional London masterpiece.

• Model: Hammer Gun
• Type: Smoothbore
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
• Barrel Length: 27 1/2"
• Overall Length: 43 3/4"
• Action: Top Lever Hammergun
• Safety: Manual
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Chambers: 2.5
• Chokes: Fixed choke L: Full / R: IM
• Rib: Solid rib, tapered: 12mm - 9mm
• Stock Material: English Walnut
• Barrel Type: Smoothbore
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/4"
• Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14"
• Cast: Neutral
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 3/4"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 3/8"
• Stock: Straight English
• Palm Swell: No
• Seller Inventory #: N-6789
• Price: $4000
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1895
• Weight: 6 lbs 9.6 oz