One of approximately 3,000 manufactured from 1877 to 1879 by Evans Repeating Rifle Co. of Mechanic Falls, Maine. Until the 20th century the Evans rifles were the only arms mass produced in the state of Maine and they boasted an innovative rotary magazine that held up to 34 rounds, putting them well above their competitors at the time. Perhaps the main downfall of these rifles, as well as the company, was their unique cartridge, which was at times difficult to find on the frontier. The barrel features a dovetail blade front sight and the one-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the notch and folding ladder sight, which is graduated out to 1,100 yards. The New Model features include the forearm that fits square at the front of the receiver and a dust cover. The lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blued.

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish thinning to brown on the balance. 95% vivid original case colors remain on the lever and buttplate. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches and some crazing of the varnish mostly on buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Quite possibly the finest example of a blued Evans sporting rifle extant.