Crafted in the United Kingdom in 1895, this 12-gauge hammergun exemplifies the revered heritage of William Evans, established by an artisan from the workshops of Purdey & Sons. Featuring 27 ½-inch barrels and 2 ½-inch chambers, this classic London build represents a timeless, versatile game gun executed to the highest standards of late-Victorian craft.

This rotary under-lever piece is preserved in excellent condition, featuring a brass bead sight and a tapered solid rib lettered "William Evans (from Purdeys) 4 Pall Mall St James London," showing only an insignificant minor dent along the rib. The straight English walnut stock displays sharp checkering across the grip, fore-end, and butt plate, accented by light, honest varnish wear earned through graceful age.

Mechanically, the action locks up tight as new while the non-rebounding locks trip with crisp, definitive precision. Appointed with double triggers, extractors, and fixed chokes constricted to Improved Modified and Full, this historic piece remains thoroughly sound and ready for use.

• 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: $3295
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1895
• Weight: 6 lbs 9.6 oz