https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...e=1&theaterI posted about a William Evans that came for restoration for a US client. It had been long dry stored and was a bit gummed up but underneath the crud was a lot of original finish. The rifle is now done and has come up nicely. We opted for bare Silver's pad rather than leather covered as the grip it provides is the preferred option for this client (and many African hunters).
Being picky, I would have darkened the wood a little more with red oil, as it lightened with oil finish more than expected. I prefer a deeper red background to the wood.
The original case colours have come up well, these are not re-coloured, note the forend iron, grip cap and trigger plate all have colours in good shape.
The .470 is a great African dangerous game calibre and the Webley screw-grip is a classic early-to-mid 20th century action. Overall, I think it came up well.
