Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms

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JOHN MACPHERSON A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Ser No. 41566

Lot 156: JOHN MACPHERSON A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR Ser No. 41566

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Start price: £500

Estimated price: £1,000 - £1,500

Buyer's premium:

Ribbed butt, chequered straight grip and forend. Rib engraved ‘JOHN MACPHERSON INVERNESS’. Treble grip action, top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action engraved ‘JOHN MACPHERSON’, with acanthus scroll highlights, the borders simple to the rear, to more complex at the fore of the action.

Weight 4lb 14oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Full, 3/4, Barrels 28 1/8", Pull 13 1/2", OAL 43 1/4"

FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.


Condition report:

Proof 13.8 (Reproved 2025)
Readings 13.8, 13.72

Metal  - C
Finish - C
Stock  - C +
Additional Comments: The
Barrels re-blacked, some vestigial light pitting. The action bright with some light tarnish, the fences with fine pitting. The chequering pleasing, the
Finish to the
Stock would benefit with some attention.