Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2018 : Sale A1218 Lot 649
JAMES MACNAUGHTON, EDINBURGH A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE 4-BORE THE EDINBURGH FALLING-BLOCK WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 759,

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JAMES MACNAUGHTON, EDINBURGH
A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE 4-BORE 'THE EDINBURGH' FALLING-BLOCK WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 759,
48in. nitro reproved (imperial) damascus barrel with faceted breech-end, engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON. 26 HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH.', 4in. chamber, action incorporating patent no. 2848 of 12 July 1879, use no. 16, signed 'THE EDINBURGH' on both sides and 'MACNAUGHTON PATENT. NO 16/759' on the breech section, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock including rubber recoil pad, weight 16lb. 6oz.

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Estimate £8,500-9,500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament