Shortly after Peter Hathaway Capstick passed away,and shortly before the Salvatos retired and sold the business,they had a worn but obviously well cared for Evans double rifle in .470NE for sale.I couldn't afford it anyway,but didn't make the connection until several months after the shop was moved by the new owners.I handled that rifle several times,but had to be very careful not to drool all over it.If I had made the connection,I might have moved heavan and earth to acquire it.
Must have been a different rifle. Capstick's 470 was stolen from his home in Naples in the early 80s before he moved to RSA along with one of his prized shotguns he used in africa. He even makes mention of that fact in one of his books as well as one of the videos he did with Ken Wilson. jorge
I also remember reading about his beloved 470 being stolen during the burglary. You're also right about him mentioning it in the video. It's on one of the Sportsmen On Film videos done by Ken Wilson.
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