J E Evans percussion Derringer .65 Cal Muzzleloader Deringer

A very rare percussion derringer - post 1850 type - sold as an antique or curio. Of good quality the guns is finely engraved and marked 'J E Evans Philada' . James E. Evans was an Irish immigrant who was born on the Emerald Isle sometime around 1815. Evans was noted for producing not only derringer pattern pistols but also high-grade sporting shotguns. Frank Sellers in his seminal work American Gunsmiths lists Evans as working in Philadelphia from 1845 to 1867 with his operation located at 25 North Street in 1850, at 86 South Street in 1855 and 230 South Street from 1860-1865 We can send direct to you for £15