Design
Evans Repeating Rifle was a unique design, holding an ammo magazine up to 34 rounds long and positioned helical on top of the rifle. It fired at a fairly rapid rate of fire at the time and cycled rounds using a lever-action mechanism. Despite its innovation, the design was difficult to implement widely.
Performance
With its large ammunition storage and quick fire rate at the time, the Evans Repeating Rifle was appropriate for long-term combat. Its cumbersome reloading procedure and comparatively weak cartridge, however, hampered its performance. In comparison to other modern rifles featuring more traditional designs and cartridges, it had a harder time being widely accepted.
Features
With its distinctive top-mounted, tubular magazine that could contain up to 34 rounds, the Evans Repeating Rifle offered a notable advantage in ammunition capacity. It stood out for its unique design and quick fire made possible by its lever-action system. Its unusual design and loading mechanism, however, precluded both economic success and broad acceptance.
Safety
A half-cock position to avoid accidental firing was one of the usual safety features of the Evans Repeating Rifle, as was the case with most guns of the era. Its lever-action mechanism further improved user control and safety during operation and handling by enabling human control over loading and firing.
Variants
There were two primary models of the Evans Repeating Rifle: the Model 1865 and the Model 1873.
Pros
- Large magazine capacity, holding 34 rounds of ammo.
- The lever-action system facilitates a rapid fire rate.
- A unique design that sets it apart from modern weapons.
Cons
- Compared to other rifles of the era, the cartridge was comparatively weak.
- The unusual design and reloading procedure impeded the product’s broad acceptance.
- Limited commercial success as a result of difficult designs and competition.
Price
Usually, it costs between Rs. 1,600 and Rs. 2,500.
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Guns