Established in 1889, Daniel Fraser and Company was created following the dissolution of the partnership between brothers Daniel and John Fraser. A former apprentice of Alexander Henry, Daniel Fraser was a top producer of double and single guns, as well as a competitive shooter in his own right. The firm survived Daniel's passing in 1902, being run by his sons and by other purchasers, remaining today as a brand under the banner of Dickson & MacNaughton. Blue, dovetail lump Krupp steel barrels with ramped beaded blade and flip up "moon bead" front sight, smooth concave rib marked "DANIEL FRASER & Co./GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURERS/EDINBURGH & LONDON", three leaf (one standing, two folding) express notch rear sight with inlaid sighting lines, automatic ejectors, and Birmingham nitro proofs from the 1904 to 1925 period. Casehardened box lock action with doll's head rib extension third fastener, bushed firing pins, dual triggers, manual sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" position, and standard Birmingham proofs on the water table. The action is engraved with fine flowing scroll patterns, "DANL. FRASER & CO." banners on the sides, twisted rope motif borders, matching engraved blue finished floorplate, and matching engraved trigger guard and tangs. Checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, raised tear drop accents, horn grip cap, blank gold initial oval, inset sling swivel eye (front eye mounted on barrel under rib), raised cheekpiece, and solid rubber recoil pad.

Very fine. The barrels have 95% professionally refurbished blue finish remaining, light rib markings, some scattered surface scratches, traces of light pitting visible under the blue, and handling marks. The action has a mostly dove gray patina with well defined engraving and markings, 20% original case colors in the protected areas, and some light wear on the trigger guard tang. The refinished wood is fine with moderately worn checkering, scattered small dings throughout, and some light surface cracking on the pad. Mechanically excellent.