"TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIG FALSE MUZZLE AND BULLET STARTER. SN NSN. James E. Evans (1850-1866) is well known as a producer of fine derringer and dueling type pistols. This is the only example of a target rifle known to the consignor; Evans long guns are quite rare indeed. This rifle is unique as well in that it has the orig false muzzle and bullet starter. Evans did not produce as many guns as his contemporaries, but his guns rank along with the best turned out by the better known gunsmiths. Evans was born in 1825 and, according to city records, opened his shop around 1850 at 25 No. Second St. Evans died Nov. 9, 1869, at the age of 44. This rifle has a 28-1/2" full oct 36 Cal bbl and a bone nose cap. The percussion lock is signed "J. E. EVANS PHILADa". The rifle is all iron mounted with dbl set triggers and fine checkering on the wrist and forend. This rifle was the subject of an article in the Nov. 1981 issue of the PA Antique Gun Collectors Monthly Bugle. Publication included with rifle. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Condition is very good throughout with very minor dings and scratches. 4-31707 RGG18 (5,000-8,000)"
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