Original U.S. Evans 1877 New Model .44 Caliber Repeating Carbine Serial L 335 - 28 Round Magazine ERA This particular example is in

This particular example is in excellent condition

though one of the silk ties is unfortunately missing

"1865 1909" for the second type (1951) awarded to the military and "1885 1909" to the Force Publique (1952)

Measuring 13 1/2" in overall length with an 8" barrel

Overall length: 12 1/8“

Original U.S. Evans 1877 New Model .44 Caliber Repeating Carbine Serial L 335 - 28 Round Magazine ERA This particular example is inOriginal Item: One Only. Invented by Warren R. Evans of Thomaston, Maine production started in 1873 by "Evans Rifle Manufacturing Company of Mechanic Falls, Maine." Only 15,000 Evans firearms were manufactured in a six year period and then the company declared bankruptcy in 1879, a victim of the Post Civil War arms industry glut and stiff competition. The amazing thing about the Evans system was the THIRTY FOUR round tubular magazine housed in the