Thoughts on William Evans 470 Double

[CZDiesel]

There is a William Evans 470 Double coming up for auction soon. Unfortunately they haven’t put out the full catalog so I don’t have any specifics on the rifle but was wanting to know general thoughts on these doubles, what to look for, good years bad years, etc…

 

[318AE]

William Evans aren’t nearly as nice as a Winchester

 

[Rare Breed]

If I recall correctly the William Evan’s 470 was Peter Capstick’s favorite doubles in his books all which I have read that he used

 

[CZDiesel]

William Evans aren’t nearly as nice as a Winchester

Touché! Nice play sir, best roast of the new year I like your style!

Now if Winchester had just made a Pre-64 Double in 458WinMag Hmmmm lol

 

[CZDiesel]

If I recall correctly the William Evan’s 470 was Peter Capstick’s favorite doubles in his books all which I have read that he used

I’m hoping this one might be in grasp! Wasn’t Capstick’s William Evans 470 stolen? Maybe I’m wrong?

 

[Luvthunt]

I am not a DR person but I ama reader of Africa hunting. The William Evan’s rifle always had high support in my readings.
The rest will be dependent on care and usage over the years.
Good Luck

 

[AZDAVE]

William Evan’s built very nice reliable doubles. Solid working mans double. I would be very happy to own one.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Built by Webley & Scott “In the white” for William Evans, employing their famed PHV1 boxlock ejector action. This one is definitely a keeper for sure. My white hunter friend Jeff Rann is currently using a variant in .500 Nitro Express as his elephant backup rifle of choice (loaded with DZOMBO MK. 6 flat nosed monolithic brass solids). Robin Hurt (of Tanzanian fame) also owns one in .500 Nitro Express.


Never let it go !