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J. MACNAUGHTON
A SCARCE 28-BORE 1879 PATENT 'THE EDINBURGH' HAMMERLESS TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION ROUND-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 1670,
24in. black powder only bold damascus barrels with MacNaughton stamp and serial number to underside, the rib engraved 'J. MACNAUGHTON, EDINBURGH', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, MacNaughton patent lever-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 2848 of 1879, use number 257, slender fences engraved 'MACNAUGHTON. EDINBURGH.' in scrolling banners, elongated skeletal toplever, topstrap with crystal cocking inspection window (with light damage), automatic lever safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 13 5/8in. stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 4lb. 6oz., in a canvas case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed as a 28-bore on the 8th August, 1894 for Capt. McGowan, as a cost of £24
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
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