William Evans A .297/250 side lever single loading rook rifle

William Evans

A .297/250 side lever single loading rook rifle, octagonal barrel 26 in., top flat engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS, FROM PURDEY'S, 63 PALL MALL, ST JAMES'S, LONDON', bead front sight on large dovetail base, one standing and two folding leaf sights graduated for 50, 100 an 150 yards, top flat with matted sections behind the sights; side lever action retaining some case colouring, external rebounding hammer; chequered straight hand stock with extended butt, length of pull 15.5 in., serial number 6521; in a fitted canvas covered and brass bound case, with re-lined green baize interior, the lid marked 'CAPT B.O. HUTCHISON / 7TH HUSSARS'