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William Evans (from Purdey's) Hammergun, 20 Ga, 28" Barrels
Crafted in the United Kingdom in 1886, this classic William Evans side-by-side shotgun carries the esteemed lineage of a maker originally from James Purdey & Sons. Designed as a traditional 20-gauge, it features a historic rotary underlever action and double triggers, representing late nineteenth-century craftsmanship for the versatile upland sportsman.
The twenty-eight-inch Damascus barrels and straight English walnut stock display light marks consistent with age and field use, maintaining the dignified character of a well-traveled antique. While there is a handling dent on the right side of the stock and a visible crack, the fore-end locks in tightly and the bores remain in good condition.
Chambered for 2 ½-inch shells with fixed cylinder chokes in both barrels, this pre-1899 firearm operates with traditional extractors and a manual safety. Mechanically, the shotgun functions beautifully on snap caps, locking up tight with non-rebounding locks that work firmly and deliberately.
Model: Side by Side Type: Side by Side Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 20 Gauge Barrel Length: 28" Overall Length: 44" Action: Side by Side Safety: Manual Ejectors: Extractors Chambers: 2.5 Chokes: Fixed choke L: Cyl / R: Cyl Rib: Solid tapered rib: 11.3mm - 8.3mm Stock Material: Walnut Barrel Type: Side by Side Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/4" Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14 1/4" Cast: Right Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 5/8" Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/4" Stock: Straight English Palm Swell: No Seller Inventory #: 07873 Price: $999 License Needed: Pre-1899 Country of Make: United Kingdom Year of Make: 1886 Weight: 5 lbs 7.9 oz