UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE JAMES MACNOUGHTON HAMMER GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 1306. (ca 1897) Cal. 28 ga. 24″ Steel dovetailed bbls, both have slightly raised, concave, game ribs engraved “J. MacNaughton, Edinburgh.” Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and London 2010 nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. The bbls are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2” which is also marked on their matching forends. Set “No. 1” is heavily choked (full and full), while set “No. 2” is open choked (skeet and skeet). Round bodied top lever action is fitted with back action peninsula rebounding locks, with short, serpentine, high spurred hammers. Lockplates are engraved “J. MacNaughton”. All metal parts are engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of small scroll. SN is on trigger guard tang. Strikingly fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over Silver type pad. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A circular silver oval is on toe line which is also stamped “120” behind checkering. Matching splinter forends are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2″, are nearly fully checkered, have inset horn tips, and friction spring releases. Bbl set No. 1: Bore diameter: left-.600, right -.601. Bore restrictions: left -.043 (Full), right -.044 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. Bbl set no. 2: Bore diameter: left-.554, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (Skeet), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.050. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-9/16”. Makers leather case with brass corners has an inset rectangular brass plaque on lid engraved “Capt. Colin MacRae”. Interior is lined in what used to be scarlet cloth with orig paper MacNaughton label on lid. Case has nicely fitted compartments for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains one piece of a 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, and a turned and un-fitted spare lock pin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, most likely done at time of re-proof. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color, but are mostly a smooth pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued, and engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some maintenance over the years with added oil, over a number of small nicks and bumps. Checkering is somewhat worn. Forend no. “1” has considerable chipping at both sides of front. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Hammer screw of left lock is a nicely done replacement, has not been engraved. Case leather has considerably darkened and has many scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is considerably faded. There is some insect damage, soiling, and rubs through from contact with gun and bbls. Label is oil soaked and foxed. Partitions are tight. A nifty, fast handling little hammer gun. 4-50425 MGM175 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3357

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	3357	$14,375.00	UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE JAMES MACNOUGHTON HAMMER GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE. SN 1306. (ca 1897) Cal. 28 ga. 24″ Steel dovetailed bbls, both have slightly raised, concave, game ribs engraved “J. MacNaughton, Edinburgh.” Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and London 2010 nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. The bbls are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2” which is also marked on their matching forends. Set “No. 1” is heavily choked (full and full), while set “No. 2” is open choked (skeet and skeet). Round bodied top lever action is fitted with back action peninsula rebounding locks, with short, serpentine, high spurred hammers. Lockplates are engraved “J. MacNaughton”. All metal parts are engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of small scroll. SN is on trigger guard tang. Strikingly fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over Silver type pad. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A circular silver oval is on toe line which is also stamped “120” behind checkering. Matching splinter forends are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2″, are nearly fully checkered, have inset horn tips, and friction spring releases. Bbl set No. 1: Bore diameter: left-.600, right -.601. Bore restrictions: left -.043 (Full), right -.044 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. Bbl set no. 2: Bore diameter: left-.554, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (Skeet), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.050. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-9/16”. Makers leather case with brass corners has an inset rectangular brass plaque on lid engraved “Capt. Colin MacRae”. Interior is lined in what used to be scarlet cloth with orig paper MacNaughton label on lid. Case has nicely fitted compartments for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains one piece of a 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, and a turned and un-fitted spare lock pin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, most likely done at time of re-proof. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color, but are mostly a smooth pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued, and engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some maintenance over the years with added oil, over a number of small nicks and bumps. Checkering is somewhat worn. Forend no. “1” has considerable chipping at both sides of front. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Hammer screw of left lock is a nicely done replacement, has not been engraved. Case leather has considerably darkened and has many scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is considerably faded. There is some insect damage, soiling, and rubs through from contact with gun and bbls. Label is oil soaked and foxed. Partitions are tight. A nifty, fast handling little hammer gun. 4-50425 MGM175 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3357 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE JAMES MACNOUGHTON HAMMER GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.