William Evans

A corner stone of the English gun market

William Evans is yet another one of those prodigal legends that emerged from that seemingly endless pool of talent that got their start under the tutelage of James Purdey, though this wasn’t enough for the young Evans who later went on to hone his skill at Holland and Holland. Having earned his pedigree from some of the biggest names of his day, William Evans decided he could do better and founded his own company in 1883. Whilst dedicated to his craft and driven to produce the finest guns possible, Evans was never an elitist, and whilst he did build and supply guns for some of the most powerful and influential people, both at home and abroad, he always understood the importance of catering to all manner of customers, rather than focusing solely on the wealthiest as so many of his rivals did. In this way he offered his guns in a variety of styles and finishes to suit every wallet, without ever compromising the quality of his product. This strategy broadened his appeal and ensured that more than a hundred and forty years later, the name remains a highly respected corner stone of the traditional English gun market.