William Evans 470 NE

[stef256]

I have this rifle since 1985 and have used it twice in Africa. It was manufactured 1910/11 for a Brittish officer posted in Nigeria and eventualy sold to a Swedish merchant ship captain. After hus death on the 80’s his widow gave it to an auction house. It is a boxlock with ejectors and rifling in very goid shape. It was serviced at William Evans premises before I shot with it and has thereafter been fired 20 -30 shots ( 2 safaris and some shots at a shooting ground); both barrels shoot 1-2 inch apart at 100m with
Kynoch Cordite ammo of which I have est 240 round; 40-50 are solids. With Frderal and Norma ammo the rifle also shoots very well.
Weight of rifle slightly over 5kg (11 lbs?); barrel length 28”. Action is tight.
Reason for selling is mainly my age (77) and even though I still hunt ; it is mainly in Europe for which
the 470 is not ideal…..
The gun has a leather case (not original) and a nice metal case for air transport.
Price incl the ammo USD 17 K. Possible trasport costs for the buyer.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Beautiful double.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Beautiful rifle sir

 

[yhc]

Very rich history be fitting for a nice double rifle!!

 

[stef256]

Thank you! - yes, I always felt there is something very special with (older) Brittish double rifles….

 

[Jason Miller]

Sure this wasn't stolen from Capstick? just kddn beautiful rifle

 

[JBRC]

Nice rifle. Very tempting

 

[Luvthunt]

What a history story!

 

[AZDAVE]

Nice classic double that has been hunted and enjoyed by it's owners.

 

[HankBuck]

I have this rifle since 1985 and have used it twice in Africa. It was manufactured 1910/11 for a Brittish officer posted in Nigeria and eventualy sold to a Swedish merchant ship captain. After hus death on the 80’s his widow gave it to an auction house. It is a boxlock with ejectors and rifling in very goid shape. It was serviced at William Evans premises before I shot with it and has thereafter been fired 20 -30 shots ( 2 safaris and some shots at a shooting ground); both barrels shoot 1-2 inch apart at 100m with
Kynoch Cordite ammo of which I have est 240 round; 40-50 are solids. With Frderal and Norma ammo the rifle also shoots very well.
Weight of rifle slightly over 5kg (11 lbs?); barrel length 28”. Action is tight.
Reason for selling is mainly my age (77) and even though I still hunt ; it is mainly in Europe for which
the 470 is not ideal…..
The gun has a leather case (not original) and a nice metal case for air transport.
Price incl the ammo USD 17 K. Possible trasport costs for the buyer.

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I have this rifle since 1985 and have used it twice in Africa. It was manufactured 1910/11 for a Brittish officer posted in Nigeria and eventualy sold to a Swedish merchant ship captain. After hus death on the 80’s his widow gave it to an auction house. It is a boxlock with ejectors and rifling in very goid shape. It was serviced at William Evans premises before I shot with it and has thereafter been fired 20 -30 shots ( 2 safaris and some shots at a shooting ground); both barrels shoot 1-2 inch apart at 100m with
Kynoch Cordite ammo of which I have est 240 round; 40-50 are solids. With Frderal and Norma ammo the rifle also shoots very well.
Weight of rifle slightly over 5kg (11 lbs?); barrel length 28”. Action is tight.
Reason for selling is mainly my age (77) and even though I still hunt ; it is mainly in Europe for which
the 470 is not ideal…..
The gun has a leather case (not original) and a nice metal case for air transport.
Price incl the ammo USD 17 K. Possible trasport costs for the buyer.

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The rifle is nice but that “chair” - antique & green velvet is exceptional ! It is perfect for a tradional hunting room and adds value to that gun

 

[stef256]

Thanx … came from my grandparents home….

 

[rookhawk]

Nice rifle.

Where is the rifle located? What is the length of pull to the front trigger? Is the price inclusive of permits, shipping, and duty to particular nations?

 

[VertigoBE]

Very clean and good looking rifle.
Good luck with the sale!

 

[Ray B]

Price incl the ammo USD 17 K. Possible trasport costs for the buyer.

Is the price inclusive of permits, shipping, and duty to particular nations?

English may be a second language but I suspect the comments to mean $17K is for the rifle, cases and ammo. AND that "possible transport costs" would include your permits, shipping & duty would be paid by the purchaser.

 

[baxterb]

Amazing all the way around (including the chair!)

That letter from Garnier is the gilt on the gingerbread. Very nice.

 

[stef256]

Shipping/transport costs for all items for the buyer. I could/would eventualy assist in arranging the shipment. - the ammo is heavy and I would have to check best way to export it.
If buyer in the US the rifle and ammo could possibly be sent by my ex employer Sako together in one of their consignments. I need to check with them.
For a European buyer it wouldn’t be a bad idea to come and pick it up personaly.

 

[stef256]

Nice rifle.

Where is the rifle located? What is the length of pull to the front trigger? Is the price inclusive of permits, shipping, and duty to particular nations?

Finland. Traveling now. I’ll inform in 10 days;
The buyer pays for the freight, packing and all cost related to getting it into his/her country; eventual further costs in Finland I am not aware of but will check.