J. DOUGALL LOCKFAST BEST QUALITY PLAIN FINISH GAME GUN.

J. DOUGALL LOCKFAST BEST QUALITY PLAIN FINISH GAME GUN. SN 3402. (ca 1875) Cal. 16 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bold Damascus bbls are engraved “J. D. Dougall. Gun & Rifle Manufacturer to H. R. H. The Prince of Wales. 59 St. James’s St. London.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 15 bore. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HIGHEST”. Case hardened unusual Dougall action has eccentric hinge pin and rear locking lever securing bbls to action face with protruding bosses. Under-lug of bbl engages under water table, as an additional lock. Water table is stamped with proofs, “Patent Lockfast”, SN, and “FIRST SPECIAL” (referring to quality). Fences are very nicely filed. Back action rebounding locks have typical Dougall high spur chamfered hammers with recessed noses engaging firing pins. Action, lockplates, and hammers have various types of nicely executed border engraving. “J. D. Dougall’s Patent Lockfast” is scrolled across bottom of action. “J. D. Dougall” is on each lockplate. Finely engraved Prince of Wales plume is on top strap between hammers. Trigger guard has Celtic engraved border, with SN on tang. Dark, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over checkered butt with border engraved steel heel and toe plates. 22 LPI flat top checkering has rounded borderless terminations around lockplates with mullered border at back. Matching splinter forend has long forward lever release. Bore diameter: left -.690, right -.690. Bore restrictions: left -.013 recess, right -.009 recess. These recess or “jug” chokes appear to be original and consignor states that they throw quite tight patterns. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig plum brown, considerably silvered with some areas of light cleaning. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas. Wood retains what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish, with oil rubbed in and correctly maintained over the years. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty with a few marks and compressions. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Action has been tightened by welding hook, and welding job could have been better. Bores are good with a few minor pits and small shallow dents. Locks are crisp. A great handling light weight Scottish classic. 4-41827 MGM46 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1184	$2,300.00	J. DOUGALL LOCKFAST BEST QUALITY PLAIN FINISH GAME GUN. SN 3402. (ca 1875) Cal. 16 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bold Damascus bbls are engraved “J. D. Dougall. Gun & Rifle Manufacturer to H. R. H. The Prince of Wales. 59 St. James’s St. London.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 15 bore. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HIGHEST”. Case hardened unusual Dougall action has eccentric hinge pin and rear locking lever securing bbls to action face with protruding bosses. Under-lug of bbl engages under water table, as an additional lock. Water table is stamped with proofs, “Patent Lockfast”, SN, and “FIRST SPECIAL” (referring to quality). Fences are very nicely filed. Back action rebounding locks have typical Dougall high spur chamfered hammers with recessed noses engaging firing pins. Action, lockplates, and hammers have various types of nicely executed border engraving. “J. D. Dougall’s Patent Lockfast” is scrolled across bottom of action. “J. D. Dougall” is on each lockplate. Finely engraved Prince of Wales plume is on top strap between hammers. Trigger guard has Celtic engraved border, with SN on tang. Dark, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over checkered butt with border engraved steel heel and toe plates. 22 LPI flat top checkering has rounded borderless terminations around lockplates with mullered border at back. Matching splinter forend has long forward lever release. Bore diameter: left -.690, right -.690. Bore restrictions: left -.013 recess, right -.009 recess. These recess or “jug” chokes appear to be original and consignor states that they throw quite tight patterns. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig plum brown, considerably silvered with some areas of light cleaning. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas. Wood retains what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish, with oil rubbed in and correctly maintained over the years. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty with a few marks and compressions. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Action has been tightened by welding hook, and welding job could have been better. Bores are good with a few minor pits and small shallow dents. Locks are crisp. A great handling light weight Scottish classic. 4-41827 MGM46 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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