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John Dickson & Son 12 Bore Boxlock Ejector
Guns International #: 100729654 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 42
Total Number of Listings: 965
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
*** SOLD *** *** JUST IN FROM THE UK *** John Dickson & Son of Edinburgh are most famous for their trigger plate actions, both in side-by-side and over/under configuration, but they also made a wide range of other actions, both sidelocks and as in the case of no. 6127, very fine boxlocks. This box lock ejector, made in 1909, demonstrates perfectly the Dickson philosophy of fine quality in everything they manufactured and although not ground-breaking in any way, the choice of specification and finish are above reproach. The wood is of lovely quality, checkering crisp and even and internally the finishing is perfect. Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK. Interestingly although this gun is sleeved, it is not just any old 'sleever'. Alan Crewe from Purdey's chose to sleeve this gun in 1991 and the job is of the very highest standard. Rather than leave the barrels unattributed, he had his name engraved on the barrels which says a lot for the quality of the work. This Dickson represents the classic boxlock of its day, but is of the very highest quality, and this combined with excellent barrel measurements, fine wood and engraving and sensitive restoration makes it an exceptional gun for either game or clays. *** The action is of Anson & Deeley design and features considerable original hardening color; double triggers bolted by automatic top-tang safety slide; top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; Purdey's concealed third bite; Deeley ejector box; Anson forend catch. There is some corrosion erosion to the breech face. Gun weighs 6lb 8oz. Engraving style Very Best Foliate Scroll. Beaded Fences. Action signed 'JOHN DICKSON & SON'. Action and barrel flats stamped 'J.D&S'. Gold inlaid 'SAFE'. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4 1/4 lbs. *** The soft solder sleeved steel barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2 ¾ " (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. The top rib is a smooth concave style. London reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 1991. The right barrel is bored 0.728 and has a constriction of 0.007 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.030. The left barrel is bored 0.728 and has constriction of 0.027 for Improved Modified Choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.034. *** Original Straight Hand Stock and matching Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The stock is lightly cast-off for a right handed shot, features a vacant white metal oval and is finished with a checkered butt. The forend features bolstered wood and an engraved steel tip. The 20 lines per inch checkering has been freshened to the normal boxlock design. The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth luster, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 15-1/8” by 1-7/16” by 2-5/16”. Slightly cast off for the right hand shot. A great lightweight gun for game or clays. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. This is a modern firearm and I will need a copy of your dealer’s FFL. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and related charges. I give a three-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described.
SOLD