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| RARE Evans Sporting Rifle ''New Model'', CAL: 44 EVANS, MFG:...
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$3465
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US $3465 |
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2023-05-06 00:00:00 |
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2024-08-30 23:15:54 |
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RARE Evans Sporting Rifle ''New Model'', CAL: 44 EVANS, MFG: 1873-79, SN: N/A, Lever Action Repeating Rifle, 28'' octagon barrel. The Evans lever-action repeating rifle was revolutionary for it's time. Invented by Maine dentist Dr. Warren R. Evans, with the help of his brother George, they perfected the rifle & started the ''Evans Rifle Manufacturing Company'' of Mechanic Falls, Maine in 1873. The magazine operated on the principle of the Archimedean screw & took the form of an enclosed fluted shaft that rotated within a spiral tube. As the lever was moved, the shaft rotated & the .44 Evans cartridges advanced from the tube into to the receiver, without requiring a magazine follower. In 1872, the U.S. Army announced it would hold trials to test various breechloading firearms with the intention of adopting a design suitable for use by troops. Although the Evans rifle was fired 38 times in 19 seconds with no misfires, it experienced mechanical difficulties that were sufficient enough to disqualify it from consideration. It was then promoted as a sporting rifle. A total of almost 15,000 Evans repeating rifle were produced & has the unique distinction of being the only firearm mass-produced in the state of Maine in the 19th century. The Evans rifle also had the greatest magazine capacity of any rifle mass-produced in the 19th Century, holding up to 34 rounds. The original wood stock is very good & solid, with scratches, scrapes & dings, alongside a couple gouges. The schnabel forearm is checkered & displays similar wear. Most of these rifles suffered cracks in the stock, however this example has somehow survived without cracks. The metal finish has toned to a smooth brown patina, with remnants of original blue. Bore is very good, with pitting amongst strong rifling. The barrel holds a folding ladder sight, with graduations from 1 to 4 on the right side & 5 to 11 on the right face of the ladder & a silver blade front sight, Buttstock carries a steel trapdoor loading port buttplate. Comes with (10) rounds of 44 Evans cartridges. A very unique & unusual rifle with great American history. Antique, No FFL Req. - Value: 1500 to 3500
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