William Evans (from Purdeys), Antique Hammergun, 12 Ga, 27 1/2" Barrels

2 1/2" Chambers | L: Full & R: IM | Barrels 27 1/2" | Overall Length 43 3/4" | Excellent Condition

William Evans (from Purdeys) Antique Hammergun, 12 Ga, 27 1/2" Barrels is a standout example of classic English gunmaking.

This top-lever, hammer-style firearm features a straight English stock and a solid rib, delivering timeless field performance and collector appeal.

Rotary under-lever hammergun in excellent condition. The top rib reads "William Evans (from Purdeys) 4 Pall Mall St James London". The gun locks up tight as new, and the non-rebounding locks function crisply. Beautiful English walnut stock with a little varnish worn away. Checkering still sharp on stock, fore-end, and butt plate. Barrels in excellent condition, bar an insignificant little dent on the top rib. Brass bead sight.

Dating to 1895 in United Kingdom, this hammergun features a Straight English stock with Neutral cast and LOP 14 1/4", DAC 1 3/4", DAH 2 3/8", and is chambered in 12 Ga with 27 1/2" smoothbore barrels and an overall length of 43 3/4". It is licensed for Pre-1899.

• Model: Hammer Gun
• Type: Hammer Gun
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
• Barrel Length: 27 1/2"
• Overall Length: 43 3/4"
• Action: Top Lever
• Safety: Manual
• Triggers: Double
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Barrel selector: No
• Chambers: 2 1/2"
• Chokes: 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 3/5 lbs