John Macpherson and Sons 12 Ga. Boxlock Shotgun with Case

Matching serial number of 90499 present on water table, forend iron, and trigger guard, 26 in. fluid steel barrel, nitro proof to 1 1/8 oz, maker JOHN MACPHERSON & SONS. GUNMAKERS. INVERNESS / FOR TWO INCH CASE ONLY, single front bead, ejectors, double triggers, color cased action, rose and scroll action engraving with maker J. MACPHERSON & SONS BANNER on sides of action, nitre blue pins, safety, and forend tip, walnut stock with some figure.

Oak leather covered case from maker Alexander Henry & Company, blue felt lining, silver oil bottle marked A. HENRY & CO EDINBURGH, brass jag and brush included.

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Overall length of 42 1/4 in.

DOM: 1945
LOP: 14 1/2 in.
DAC: 1 5/8 in.
DAH: 2 3/16 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 5lbs
CHAMBERS: 2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .733 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .041 in.
RIGHT MWT: .025 in.
LEFT BORE: .732 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .047 in.
LEFT MWT: .024 in.

FFL Status: Modern

John Macpherson & Sons was a Scottish gunmaker based in Inverness, known for crafting high-quality sporting firearms during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specializing in shotguns and rifles, the company catered to hunters and sportsmen in the Scottish Highlands, a region famed for its hunting traditions. Renowned for fine craftsmanship and reliable designs, their firearms were often tailored to the rugged demands of Highland game hunting. Though the company eventually ceased operations, John Macpherson & Sons remains celebrated among collectors for its regional significance and gunmaking excellence.

Clean and shiny bores. barrel rings with slightly muted church bell tone, barrel bluing is in excellent condition with scarce slight blemishes, color casing very strong, bottom plate bluing with single wear mark, well execute fresh dual border line checkering and lined wood butt, scattered field marks. Rare example of a Scottish 2 in. chambered gun.