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JAMES MACNAUGHTON
AN 1879 PATENT 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 2552,
28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON, 26 HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH & PERTH', and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, MacNaughton 1879 patent treble-grip triggerplate action, patent no. 2848, incorporating later 1894 barrel-cocking design, with standard length toplever engraved '2', top-strap with solid inspection plate cover and 1879 patent pivoting safety lever, with engraved 'SAFE' detail, slim fences, fine acanthus scroll engraving with ropework bordering, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/2in. well-figured stock including 1 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed as no.2 of a pair in September 1901 for Frank Borthwick.
Estimate £5,000-7,000
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