Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #74
  • Lot #3607
Lot #3606
Lot #3608

Lot 3607: Rare Cased MacNaughton 'The Edinburgh' Double Rifle

Very Rare Cased J. MacNaughton "The Edinburgh" Double Barrel Lever Cocking Trigger Plate Action Non-Ejector Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Lot 3607: Rare Cased MacNaughton 'The Edinburgh' Double Rifle

Very Rare Cased J. MacNaughton "The Edinburgh" Double Barrel Lever Cocking Trigger Plate Action Non-Ejector Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Very Rare Cased J. MacNaughton "The Edinburgh" Double Barrel Lever Cocking Trigger Plate Action Non-Ejector Rifle

Manufacturer: MacNaughten James
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 297-250
Barrel: 21 inch
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1379
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 249
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blacked "PARKERIFLED" tubed barrels signed "J. MACNAUGHTON, EDINBURGH" on the raised partially matted rib. Ramp mounted bead front sight and rear sight of one fixed and one folding leaf respectively graduated for "40" and "100" yards and each with platinum inlaid center line. Blued rounded border engraved action signed "J. MACNAUGHTON" on each side within a ribbon, the upper tang with crystal cocking indicator window, long pierced top lever and safety catch formed as a thistle head. Blued border engraved trigger plate and trigger guard. Well figured 14 1/4 inch stock with checkered grip and forearm, the butt fitted with a partially checkered dark horn plate and the underside of the butt with a vacant silver escutcheon. Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. Birmingham reproof marks. In maker's canvas and leather case lined in burgundy colored baize, with oil bottle and brushes and a mop for a cleaning rod. The lid of the case has a James MacNaughton & Sons trade label.

Rating Definition:

Fine as professionally refinished throughout, barrels tubed with Parkerifled inserts to .297/.250 Rook during its working life. Metal parts retaining nearly all the renewed finish that on the barrels is fading to a plum color. Mechanically needs work. Stock refinished, checkering crisp, pinned beneath tail of the upper tang. Provenance: William J. Feldstein Collection, purchased from J. Roberts & Son in 1988; Robert M. Lee Collection.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #3: Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

    Lot #80: Czech Brno Bolt Action Rifle with Double Set Triggers

    Lot #20: Rare Savage Model 99 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in .30-30 Win.

    Lot #753: Engraved Webley & Scott Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #392: Cased Engraved Savage Model 99CE Centennial Edition Rifle

    Lot #310: Engraved W & C Scott & Son 20 Ga. Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun