A .22 (L.R.) rook rifle by William Evans, no. 8629

Converted from .300 Rook
Toplever, the action-body with some foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with pistolgrip and engraved cap, forend with horn cap and inset repair to left side, the octagonal barrel engraved William Evans (From Purdey's), 63 Pall Mall, St. James's, London with matt top and open folding-leaf sights, the barrel mounted with a Meopta 6x42 telescope-sight
Weight 7lb. 1oz. (with 'scope), 14¾in. stock, 26in. barrel, Birmingham nitro proof