William Evans 12G Boxlock

A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7232,
circa 1905, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S). 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' (refreshed) and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '1' and 'BOSS'S PATENT SINGLE TRIGGER', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz