My dad just called me about a rifle he saw today. Here is the information I have.
Evans lever action rifle, manufactured 1873-1879, when they were bought out by Winchester. .45 caliber, 20 cartridge capacity, loaded through the buttstock.
A local historian has one, he says it is worth $2400, but he will sell to my dad for $1200. (Don't worry, my dad doesn't make dumb investments.)
A google search turned up only the following:
Thanks, Larry
Evans lever action rifle, manufactured 1873-1879, when they were bought out by Winchester. .45 caliber, 20 cartridge capacity, loaded through the buttstock.
A local historian has one, he says it is worth $2400, but he will sell to my dad for $1200. (Don't worry, my dad doesn't make dumb investments.)
A google search turned up only the following:
Anybody know anything about them? Should I go take a look?Evans Repeating Rifle. Mechanic Falls, ME. Pat. Dec. 8, 1868 & Sept. 16, 1871 U.S.A
Thanks, Larry