Manufactured in 1896 per page 120 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume Two: Birmingham, Scotland, and the Regions". Blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the smooth concave rib which is marked "JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS. 26. HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH." along with fine scroll flourishes, 1993 dated London proofs with "SLEEVED" marking, 2 3/4" chambers with single extractor, and choke constrictions of .014/.024 inches. The casehardened boxlock action shows light engraved borders with "J. MACNAUGHTON" signatures on either side. The gun features a Westley Richards type toplever, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold "SAFE" inlay. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

Exceptionally fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, slight spots of pitting under the finish, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.