Product Details
JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE 1879 PATENT 'THE EDINBURGH' BAR-IN-WOOD SKELETAL TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 2857,
28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS, 36 HANOVER STREET, EDINBURGH AND PERTH.' (faint) and with grape and vine detailing towards the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, Macnaughton patent treble-grip action incorporating later 1894 barrel-cocking design, with standard length toplever, top-strap with solid inspection plate cover, 1879 patent pivoting safety lever with engraved 'SAFE' detail, the fences engraved 'MACNAUGHTON & SONS. EDINBURGH & PERTH', skeletal action bar and furniture finely engraved with flowing grape and vine motifs on a matted background, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, brushed and blued finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed as an 'extra best quality' in August 1906 for 'Bertram'.
Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2