John Dickson & Son Round-Action, made in 1907 - Recent Re-manufacture
12 Gauge, patent triggerplate action, side-by-side shotgun
This is a superb example of a recently completed re-manufactured gun based on the the more modern Dickson Round-Action shape. This original action and was chosen to be re-manufactured due to the excellent condition of the action, lockwork and Sumner bold acanthus scroll engraving.
During the re-manufacture process, the work carried out included:
- The manufacture and fitment of new 29 inch steel chopper-lump barrels, London Nitro Proof with 2 3/4in (70mm) chambers.
- Fitment of a new stock and fore-end in the finest walnut to the correct Dickson pattern and shape.
- New internal springs and new external pins
- New gold wash to protect the internal components
- All engraving picked-up where necessary on the pins and furniture
- Best colour hardening reapplied to protect and enhance the external surfaces of the gun
- The original oak-and-leather case is in excellent condition and has been slightly modified to take the new barrels and stock length
This is the great opportunity to fast-track into an as-new gun at a considerable time and cost saving over a new gun build.
Your name, as the new owner and the guns new specification will be entered into our Dickson gunmaking ledger, which first began in 1838.
Provenance
This gun was originally delivered in 1907 with 28 inch steel barrels to a renowned doctor in Edinburgh, who specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology. The gun has been serviced and maintained by Dickson's for the last 70 years by subsequent owners.
Specification
- Price: £35,000
- Action: Dickson Patent Triggerplate with assisted-opener, top lever with Scott spindle and Purdey bolt, hidden third fastener and Anson push rod fore-end fastener.
- Gauge: 12
- Barrel Length : 29in
- Rib: 3/8in -> 1/4in
- Chambers: 2 3/4in (70mm)
- Proof: London Nitro Proof at 18.5mm in 2022
- Bores: 18.5mm (R) & 18.5mm (L)
- Walls: .031 (R) & .031 (L)
- Chokes : 1/4 (R) & 1/2 (L)
- Barrel Weight: 3lb 4oz
- Ejectors: Yes, Dickson Patent Ejector System
- Stock dimensions: Drop at Comb 1 1/2in, Drop at Heel 2 1/16in, 15 1/4in to Heel, 15 1/8in to Centre, 15 1/2in to toe
- Cast OFF: 3/8in
- Weight: 6lb 14oz
- Location: Dunkeld