William Evans 450

[Warren Knudsen]

So I have joined the double rifle club, yesterday I purchased this 1902 450NE 3 1/4, just waiting on some brass and woodleigh 480g RN and we will see how she goes, a very nice clean gun. On second inspection I could to pass it up, the photos don't do it justice.

 

[uplander01]

Early 20th century english doubles are special guns. There is nothing like them IMO, and the one you just got here is a dandy, great caliber too. Enjoy Sir

 

[towserthemouser]

So I have joined the double rifle club, yesterday I purchased this 1902 450NE 3 1/4, just waiting on some brass and woodleigh 480g RN and we will see how she goes, a very nice clean gun. On second inspection I could to pass it up, the photos don't do it justice.View attachment 669415View attachment 669416

@Warren Knudsen she's fabulous, congratulations!

 

[deewayne2003]

Beautiful, expecting a full range report…

 

[zephyr]

She's a Beaut ..Looks like a Webley Scott Screw Grip...
Is there a 2nd (different) serial number located on the bottom rib between the Lug and 'forend Iron
What Length Barrels

 

[Warren Knudsen]

Yes there is a second number, barrels are 28 inch

She's a Beaut ..Looks like a Webley Scott Screw Grip...
Is there a 2nd (different) serial number located on the bottom rib between the Lug and 'forend Iron
What Length Barrel

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Congrats on a beautiful purchase. What’s the first thing you hunt with her and when are you planning on taking her back to Africa?

 

[Houston Bill]

Wow, what a great double and a great caliber. Good luck with it on your next hunt!

 

[CZDiesel]

WOW! Congrats, beautiful!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

A real beauty. Note the long water table which makes for a stronger action and lockup. Well done.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Any chance of a few more photos, especially one of the top?

 

[Warren Knudsen]

Will do Kevin

 

[baxterb]

I try not to be jealous but feeling weak at the moment... that is a really lovely rifle and in THE chambering in my opinion. amazing.

 

[Warren Knudsen]

Will do Kevin

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Two things to note, the doll's head is locating well and the tang is central. I am no expert upon these old doubles, but I would have jumped at this.

 

[Warren Knudsen]

Two things to note, the doll's head is locating well and the tang is central. I am no expert upon these old doubles, but I would have jumped at this.

its solid and locks up tight, barrels are mint, will put some loads together on see how things roll

 

[cm76]

Congratulations on a fine looking double! Lovely screw grip action

Chris

 

[SWS1]

Congratulations mate

 

[zephyr]

Yes there is a second number, barrels are 28 inch

My Gibbs 450NE I am told is also made in 1902 and has 28" Barrels... It is made on a W&S Screw Grip The second serial number on my Gibbs is #70483 this is a W&S number

 

[VertigoBE]

Congratulations on your purchase! It is a magnificent looking rifle!