Lot Details & Additional Photographs
#1 - Serial number of 15928 present on water table, barrels, forend iron and trigger guard, text of WILLIAM EVANS 65 PALL MALL ST. JAMES'S LONDON with gold inlaid 1 present on smooth top rib and rib extension of 28 in. nitro proof barrel with single bead, text of WILLIAM EVANS present on sideplates of partially engraved receiver, double triggers, bushing firing pins, manual safety, ejectors, straight grip checkered walnut buttstock with drop points, checkered walnut forend, inlaid stock oval and lined butt.
#2 - Serial number of 15929 present on water table, barrels, forend iron and trigger guard, text of WILLIAM EVANS 65 PALL MALL ST. JAMES'S LONDON with gold inlaid 2 present on smooth top rib and rib extension of 28 in. nitro proof barrel with single bead, text of WILLIAM EVANS present on sideplates of partially engraved receiver, double triggers, bushing firing pins, manual safety, ejectors, straight grip checkered walnut buttstock with drop points, checkered walnut forend, inlaid stock oval and lined butt.
Oak and leather covered double gun case with green felt lining, accessory compartments, wooden cleaning rods with bore brush, jag, and mop, pair of snap caps stamped 12.
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Overall length 45 1/8 in.
#1
LOP: 14 5/8 in. ending with a lined buttstock
DAC: 1 1/4 in.
DAH: 2 1/4 in.
CAST: Significant Cast Off
WT: 6lbs 7oz
GAUGE: 12ga
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .734 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: 013 in. (Light Modified)
RIGHT MWT: .028 in.
LEFT BORE: .734 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .014 in. (Light Modified)
LEFT MWT: .030 in.
#2
LOP: 14 5/8 in. ending with a lined buttstock
DAC: 1 1/4 in.
DAH: 2 1/4 in.
CAST: Significant Cast Off
WT: 6lbs 5oz
GAUGE: 12ga
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .737 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: 014 in. (Light Modified)
RIGHT MWT: .031 in.
LEFT BORE: .735 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .015 in. (Light Modified)
LEFT MWT: .030 in.
FFL Status: Modern
Pair are in very good estate condition, barrel bluing is healthy with a polished sheen indicative of fine English guns, bores are clean and shiny, barrels ring bright with a clean church bell tone, modest engraving remains clean and well defined on color cased action now with a coined patina, excellent selection of walnut by the stocker, stock finish is healthy with scattered gentle field marks present, drop points and checkering somewhat worn while patterns are still clearly visible.
Case leather exterior is well worn yet not worn through and intact, embossed personalization present on case lid, interior felt lining is largely without significant staining or tears, lock mechanism and straps are functional and intact.