^Lot 2356 WELL REFURBISHED PAIR OF JAMES MACNAUGHTON ROUND

ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4" (both). S# 1801 & 1802 (1898). The 28-1/4" barrels are engraved "James MacNaughton 36 Hanover Street. Edinburgh." along with either "1" or "2" on narrow swamped game ribs. These numbers also appear on top tangs denoting a true pair. Forends are matched by comparing "No 2" on bottoms of barrels on gun "2" and matching numbers on interiors of irons. Barrel flats are stamped with original London black powder proofs, 1985 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2" chambers and 1994 London re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers along with "SLEEVED". Coin finished round bodied trigger plate actions are stamped with "MACNAUGHTON" S#s, patent use numbers (273 or 274), London proofs and either "No 1" or "No 2" on watertables. Actions feature typical MacNaughton toggling safetys, crystal window cocking indicators with tops of tumblers visible through slots in top levers, along with double triggers. Actions and trigger plates are engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll within geometric and some Celtic knot borders. Tops of fences are engraved "MacNaughton" and "Edinburgh" on ribbons. S#'s are on long trigger plate tangs. Well matched and crafted replacement buttstocks of nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut measure 14-3/4" over checkered wood butts. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching splinter patent ejector (use #s 79 & 80) forends have forward lever releases. Insides of irons are marked with patent #s and either "No 1" or "No 2". MEASUREMENTS: Gun #1. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .730. R .728. Restriction: L .013 (mod). R .003 (IC). Wall thickness: L .035. R .038. STOCK: DAH: 1-7/8". DAC: 1-3/8"+. CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 10 oz. Gun #2. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729. R .728. Restriction: L .011 (mod). R .003 (IC). Wall thickness: L .039. R .032. STOCK: DAH: 1-7/8". DAC: 1-3/8"+. CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in newer good quality oak and leather case with brass corners; lined in scarlet cloth. A large James MacNaughton label is in lid along with instruction label on how to place guns in case. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for guns and some accessories including: 2 piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod, pair of rosewood handled turn screws, round oil bottle, round vaseline jar and 4- unmarked snap caps. CONDITION: very fine as completely refurbished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a "best" re-black, sleeving job is nearly invisible on Gun #1, some lines can be seen on Gun #2; striking is good. Actions are cleaned to coin finish with some remaining very light frosting, engraving shows some deterioration from normal hand wear. Good quality newly made stocks retain nearly all of their original finish. Checkering is of correct style and well done. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems. Actions are quite tight. Mechanically good. Ejectors are slightly out of time on both guns. Relatively new case is very fine with a few minor rubs and marks in leather. Interior cloth has some compressions. Old labels are good; lightly foxed. Accessories are generally good. A classic pair of Scottish round actions ready to last you the rest of your life even if you are 20 years old. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III. (01-28743 & 01-28744/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-10,000.