SOLD - John Dickson & Son Round-Action, made in 1902
12 Gauge, patent triggerplate action, side-by-side shotgun
SOLD
This is one of the finest Round-Actions we have been able to offer. The gun is in excellent condition throughout with the earlier full coverage Sumner fine scroll engraving and 'John Dickson & Son' 'Patent' banner engraved on the sides of the action. The action is the later post 1900 style with no indicators, the fuller detonators, narrow ribanded fence, but the pre-1900 lockpin in the toplever and earlier safety button shape. The gun is fitted with a well-figured stock with a small extension, which remains in great condition, and the steel barrels have excellent measurements on their original proof marks.
Provenance
Delivered as a single gun to a Jute Baron from Dundee in October 1902. The gun was subsequently re-sold by Dickson's in 1927 to an Admiral in the Royal Navy as a gift for his sons 21st Birthday, and remained in that families ownership until now.
Specification
- Year of Manufacture: 1902
- 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 Material: Steel
- Barrel Length : 29in
- Rib: 3/16in
- Chamber Length: 2 1/2in
- Proof: London Nitro Proof at 12 (.729) in 1902
- Bores: .731 (R) & .733 (L)
- Min Walls: .022 (R) & .024 (L)
- Chokes : IMP CYL (R) & 1/4 (L)
- Triggers: Double
- Ejectors: Yes - Dickson Patent Ejector System
- Stock dimensions: 14 3/4in to centre, Drop at Comb 1 1/2in, Drop at Heel 2 1/8in
- Cast OFF: 1/4in
- Weight: 6lb 4oz
- Case: None
- Location: Dunkeld, Scotland