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Category - Shotguns - Scottish Doubles - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Shotguns - Scottish Doubles
Shotguns - English Double

J. MacPherson & Sons – 2” GAME GUN, HEAVY 1 1/8 OZ. PROOF, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: J. MacPherson & Sons, c1950, 12 Gauge, 5lbs. 11oz., Chokes F/F, LOP 14 3/4", DAH 2 7/16", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number:  90785 

When examining British and European 2” GAME GUNS built to be superlight upland guns, you will find they are generally proofed for 7/8 ounce or 1-ounce loads.  The concept of building a 12-bore shotgun with 2” chambers is to provide a gun that is lighter in weight than a similar 20ga. gun with the same dynamic handling characteristics, but with a .729” bore.  Why you ask?  Because a light 20ga. equivalent load in a larger diameter tube creates a shot pattern with extremely short shot strings which equates to more pellets arriving on target simultaneously than in a similar smaller diameter bore.  This means you hit a crossing target in a more lethal manner, with more pellets, than a 20ga. with a longer shot string.  AND most 2” game guns weigh less than a typical 20ga. gun…so the best of carry weight with the best of lethality.  Once you handle one and take game in the uplands you realize the advantage.  This gun, a John MacPherson and Sons created in 1950, is a supreme example of a Scottish 2” game gun, weighing just 5lbs. 11oz. and balanced perfectly just ahead of the hinge pin.  The gun demonstrates the high quality of workmanship that was presented by the British gunmakers (this one likely made by Skimin and Woods and labeled by MacPherson) as shown in the hand engraved action and trigger guard, the beautiful English walnut stock, the perfection in the hand-fit metal and wood.  Review the extensive photos and you will see a fine quality Scottish gun in very high original factory condition.  The 27 5/8” barrels retain 99% blue, is fitted with a raised Churchill style rib, both ribs tight, barrels tight on hinge and breech face, bores shiny mirror with no dents, and still in proof with the 2” chambers PROOFED FOR HEAVY 1 1/8 OUNCE LOADS.  THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN, HAVING THE ACTION AND FOREND IRON STRIPPED, ULTRASONIC CLEANED, ALL PARTS INSPECTED FOR FUNCTION AND INTEGRITY, THEN LUBRICATED AND REASSEMBLED, NOW CARRYING A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, A $450 SERVICE IN OUR SHOP.  The action retains 90% factory case color, is adorned with 80% coverage of beautiful English scroll, hand cut by true artists and has excellent screws and mechanics.  The ejectors are strong and timed, triggers are crisp, and the trigger guard is excellent as well.  The stocks are well figured with perfect wood to metal fit.  There are few 2” game guns offered for sale, and this one has it all…good looks, perfect mechanics, and delightful handling characteristics.  See the tables below for specifications.  Our 5 full-time gunsmiths can alter stock dimensions or chokes within a few days of purchase.  Here is your opportunity to buy a well-represented gun from a well-known seller operating in a storefront location, fully staffed 6 days a week, with full warranties and zero risk.  Review the photos and you will want this gun, so don’t hesitate, call now!  Thanks for looking.


Barrels
Barrel Length:   27 5/8"
Chokes:   .035/.035 F/F
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .731/.732
Wall Thickness:   .021/.021
% Blue:   99% blue
Chambers:   2" Birmingham proof for 1 1/8 oz.
Ribs:   Churchill style rib; tight
Sights:   front brass

Action
Action:   tight
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   90% case color
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   clear, sharp English scroll, 80% coverage
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   98% fire blue nicely engraved

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; well figured English walnut; “AAMcI” stock shield
LOP:   14 3/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 3/4"
DAH:   2 7/16"
DAC:   1 5/8"
Cast:   3/8" off
Checkering Condition:   superb
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $4,250.00