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Last edited by Condor; 03/31/13 07:22 PM.
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Vorisek has nothing on him. Sellers show a James E Evans, 1825-1870 in Philly. A lot of the Philly guns originated in England.
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James E. Evans was a well known maker of Derringers, rifles and shotguns. Should be a lot written about him.
MP Sadly Deceased as of 2/17/2014
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Looks like a nice old gun, why is it being consigned to wall hanger status? Seems like a waste. Have it checked out by a knowledgeable gunsmith. If he gives it the okay take it out and bust a few clays with it, or go to a preserve and try it out on some pen-raised poultry, you'll be glad you did. Those old guns are fun and gratifying to shoot.
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Thanks Steve...I will have to give that some thought...it is Wall hanger only because I replaced a rare trap door Springfield ( only one of a kind Officers model)that I had in my family for three generations owned by a Gen. Gibbon , civil war and Little Big Horn fame...and sold last march at Julia's....so it was a decorative replacement originally.
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I have only handled one J.Evans,a fine ,light 8 bore double that I would have been proud to own.Around here "wall hanger"means unsafe junk.
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This one actually could be an 8 bore...I am just looking for some history...I bought it on a lark at a gun show for about $100..... I have two nice hammer guns right now..I did not think it junk...but I am not prepared to have it overhauled right now....
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i have an R. J. Evans proofed in Birmingham if that helps.
So many guns, so little time!
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