Raff
(.300 member)
12/04/07 03:09 PM
William Evans 450/400-3 1/4NE

Maker** William Evans, London
Year** 1902
Model** Middle grade Hammer Double Rifle. Jones underlever with dolls head barrel extension.
Caliber** 450/400 3 1/4" Nitro
Proof** London, 60 gr. Cordite. 400 gr. bullet.
weight** 10 lbs 7 oz.
Bbl length** 26"
Stock** Original with moderate wear, 14 1/2" pull over Silvers pad. Checkered grip and forend with lever style forend latch.
Action ** Jones underlever with dolls head barrel extension. Back action locks, rebounding hammers. Action face has removable wear plate across firing pins. 80% coverage of scroll engraving with Wm Evans in banner.
Accessories** Leather case, cleaning rod, oil bottle and sling.
Comments; Strong rifling with clean barrels and chambers. Its a good shooter with Woodleigh softs. Tight, on face, with perfect locks. 3 leaf sights with flip up night sight.

















bulldog563
(.400 member)
12/04/07 07:42 PM
Re: William Evans 450/400-3 1/4NE

Sounds like a Honey. Would love to see some pictures. You can email them to me if you need help posting them.

Raff
(.300 member)
14/04/07 12:29 PM
Re: William Evans 450/400-3 1/4NE

Bulldog -- thank you for the offer. It's most appreciated
but Curl already had the photos.

Curl -- Thank you for posting for me. That was very nice
of you.

Good shooting all

Raff



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