John Dickson & Son Round-Action, made in 1894
12 Gauge, patent triggerplate action, side-by-side shotgun
£13,250
The gun has the period style tight Sumner scroll with the John Dickson & Son Patent banner on the sides of the action, the engraving is very crisp with traces of colour hardening. Marked with Patent Use Number 482, its the 482nd patent-gun made since 1880. The gun is fitted with a well figured long pistol-grip replacement stock, which was fitted at great expense. The gun has the unusual barrel measurement of 28 1/2 inches, but this 1/2 inch variation is exactly what the customer ordered,
Overall, the gun is in excellent condition inside and out and is a great example of an early action gun with the shallow rimmed detonators, cocking indicators and beautiful damascus barrels. To prepare the gun for sale it has had a full service, re-blacked the furniture and re-browned the barrels.
Provenance
This classic Round-Action was delivered as No. 1 of a matched pair in October 1894 to an honorable gentleman and decorated Scottish soldier, who had fought in Afghanistan in 1878 and the Boer wars of 1881 and 1900, gaining the rank of Colonel.
Specification
- Price: £13,250
- Action: Dickson Patent Triggerplate with assisted-opener, top lever with Scott spindle and Purdey bolt, hidden third fastener and Anson push-rod fore-end.
- Gauge: 12
- Barrel Length : 28 1/2in
- Chambers: 2 1/2in
- Proof: London Nitro Proof at .729
- Bores: .732 (R) & .732 (L)
- Walls: .025 (R) & .028 (L)
- Chokes : 1/4 (R) & 1/2 (L)
- Ejectors: Yes, Dickson Patent Ejector System
- Stock dimensions: Drop at comb 1 1/2in, Drop at heel 2in, 15 3/8in to centre
- Cast OFF: 1/8in
- Weight: 6lb 4oz
- Location: Dunkeld