MACNAUGHTON REPEATING PISTOL, PATENT MODEL, IN-THE-WHITE.

SN NSN. Cal. .380″. Patent model for MacNaughton repeating pistol, British patent “10750/1886”. This incomplete, in-the-white, pistol was possibly presented to the British patent office as the patent model. Although the bbl and top of receiver have been stamped with British proof marks, there are no other identifying markings or numbers on this model. Apparently, the focus was on the triggering mechanism that functions nicely on manual operation. James MacNaughton was a well known Scottish gunmaker who, as outlined in his patent, designed this pistol to be incorporated as the grip with a short hunting sword for the effective dispatch of wounded game. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The unfinished parts are in-the-white with early oxidative staining and patches of congealed grease in protected areas. Bright mirror bore with sharp rifling, as one would expect through an unfired bbl. 4-52435 LMA40 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1330

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1330	$0.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Estimate should be $3,000-$4,000. MACNAUGHTON REPEATING PISTOL, PATENT MODEL, IN-THE-WHITE. SN NSN. Cal. .380″. Patent model for MacNaughton repeating pistol, British patent “10750/1886”. This incomplete, in-the-white, pistol was possibly presented to the British patent office as the patent model. Although the bbl and top of receiver have been stamped with British proof marks, there are no other identifying markings or numbers on this model. Apparently, the focus was on the triggering mechanism that functions nicely on manual operation. James MacNaughton was a well known Scottish gunmaker who, as outlined in his patent, designed this pistol to be incorporated as the grip with a short hunting sword for the effective dispatch of wounded game. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The unfinished parts are in-the-white with early oxidative staining and patches of congealed grease in protected areas. Bright mirror bore with sharp rifling, as one would expect through an unfired bbl. 4-52435 LMA40 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1330 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MACNAUGHTON REPEATING PISTOL, PATENT MODEL, IN-THE-WHITE.