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JAMES MACNAUGHTON
A 12-BORE 'EDINBURGH' 1879 PATENT TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 2321,
28in. nitro proved bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON. 26 HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH & PERTH', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum and left bore dimension marginal, Macnaughton 1879 patent action incorporating later 1894 barrel-cocking design, with standard length toplever, top-strap with solid inspection plate cover and 1879 patent pivoting safety lever, fine acanthus scroll engraving with beaded borderwork, brushed bright finish, 14in. well-figured replacement stock cast on and swept for the left shoulder, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a modern lightweight leather case with vintage Macnaughton trade label
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed on the 29th August 1900, as a best ejector, for Robert Wight.
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
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