U.S. MODEL 1826 NAVY PISTOL
.54 cal., lockplate marked "U.S." with "W.L. EVANS" between hammer and pan with date at rear of lock, "V.FORGE" under "W.L. EVANS" and "1831", with "USN" below date, single shot mu...
EVANS, WILLIAM L.
William L. Evans was the son of Owen Evans, who was also a military firearms contractor.
Contractor of U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Muskets and Model 1826 Flintlock Pistols, located in Valley Forge and Evansburg, PA, circa 1825-1833.
EVANS, WILLIAM L. Antiques Models
U.S. MODEL 1816 CONTRACT MUSKET
.69 cal., lockplate marked "W.L. EVENS/American eagle emblem/V.FORGE" in middle with date "1826", "1827", or "1828" above vertical stamped "US" after hammer, single shot muzzleloader, 42 in....