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Over and Unders for Sale
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William Evans St James 12 & 20 bore
The St James took William Evans back to its roots by being produced in much the same way that led to the company’s own success and that of numerous other English gun makers during the industry’s heyday. With the traditional infrastructure of the English gun making industry having disappeared William Evans elected to work with Caesar Guerini, a specialist sporting arms manufacturer in Italy that shares the same ethos. From its purpose-built factory in Brescia, Caesar Guerini produce guns, which are renowned for excellent standards of wood-to-metal fit, reliability and handling. Noted for its elegant lines, the St James combines state-of-the-art Italian engineering with the bespoke features and traditional finish that characterises William Evans’ hand-built English guns. Its single-trigger boxlock action is forged from the highest-quality steel, which means that not only is it lighter but also better at absorbing recoil than a conventionally-machined design. A further benefit is that it is suitable for use with heavy-load cartridges up to 3”, which are becoming increasingly popular for reaching more distant targets. William Evans offer a choice of 28" or 30" chrome-lined barrels in both 12 and 20 bore calibres, which are fitted with a traditional 6mm-wide solid game rib with brass bead sight. The 3" chambers are proof-tested to 1370kg, approved for use with steel shot and regulated in the UK to guarantee pattern uniformity. Five factory-fitted multi-chokes (improved cylinder, quarter, half, three-quarters and full) are supplied standard, although customers can specify the Teague system or fixed chokes. Equipped with a 14½" or 14¾" English-style oil-finished walnut stock with a Prince of Wales (semi-pistol) grip, the gun features a classic Boss-style rounded fore-end and a coin-finished action, although a case-hardened finish can be specified. A significant part of the charm of the St James is the standard William Evans’ house-style scroll engraving, which follows a pattern used on a pair of 12-bore side locks, which the company made for the Duke of Connaught in the early 1900s. Other notable features include fully interchangeable hinge pins made from extremely wear- and stress-resistant materials, locking lugs that have wide surfaces to provide a long, trouble-free life, a receiver which features hand-polished internal surfaces and two-stage hammers that remain within the action, making the gun very safe and smooth to operate. The ejectors feature a solid operating cam to provide safe, reliable extraction with all types of cartridges together with a round boss that is typical of fine-quality guns and prevents ejector breakage, even when the shotgun is very heavily used. At £11,500 including measurements and a baize-lined leather motor case, the St James provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a piece of William Evans history and ultimately a gun that will last for many years to come. |
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A range of Beretta over and unders
William Evans are stockists of a large range of Beretta over and under guns. Mainly in stock are the Silver Pigeon III and the EELL, both of these in 12 bore, 20 bore and 28 bore. Prices vary according to barrel length and other options. Please contact Gun Room staff to see if we have what you are looking for or if we can order your requirements |
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A range of Browning, Miroku and other non-UK made over and unders
William Evans stocks a number of different grade Brownings, Mirokus, Rizzinis, MacNabs and other non-UK made o/u shotguns in various different calibres. Please ask our Gun Room staff if there is anything you require and we will tell you what we currently have available. |
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