JOHN DICKSON ROUND BODY SELF-OPENER GAME GUN - 12GA
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Category: Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

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Seller: FOXTROT - FRANCIS LOMBARDI
Company: FOXTROT
Member Since: 9/11/07
State: New York
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 373-5850
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: FRANCIS LOMBARDI IS A PURVEYOR OF FINE FIREARMS AND SPECIALIZES IN RARE AND UNIQUE FIREARMS THAT ARE BEST-IN-CLASS. US AGENT FOR KARL HAUPTMANN OF FERLACH, AUSTRIA, VERNEY CARRON OF FRANCE, SWAROVSKI OPTIKS, AND KYNOCH AMMUNITION. I PROVIDE FAIR AND HONEST REPRESENTATION OF ALL ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. I WAS THE FIREARMS DIVISION HEAD OF THE RESPECTED JAMES JULIA COMPANY. FOXTROT IS A LICENSED IMPORTER OF FIREARMS. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CALL!


Description:
John Dickson & Son Self-Opener Round Body Game Gun. Sn# 50xx. Circa 1900. 12ga. 29" 1 1/8 oz. Nitro proofed tight pattern damascus barrels. Top game rib marked "John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street Edinburgh" and "1". Double underlug & third fastener locking system. Choked  IC/M. Wall thickness: .028"/.022". 2 3/4" chambers. 100% fine and full coverage scroll engraved patented round body boxlock receiver. Rare variation with large name marked panels "JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT" on both frame sides. Automatic safety with "SAFE" in gold. Double triggers. Nicely figured hand rubbed oil finish english walnut straight grip and splinter forend stock. Checkered butt. LOP: 14 1/2" x 1 3/8"DAC x 2 1/8" DAH x 1/4" Cast off. Weight: 6lbs 4oz

Condition: Gun is in very nice overall original condition. Barrels retain most all original brown with miscellaneous light handling marks throughout. Bores are clean and bright. Barrels ring true. Engraving remains crisp throughout with softening on trigger guard tang. Traces of case color remain in protected areas. Stock finish is very good with scant handling marks. Checkering is very good and remains shaped. Gun tight and on-face. Ejectors in time.

Gentlemen, this is a very desirable maker and worthy of your collection. Great dimensions and a pleasure to shoulder. The large side panel markings are not common and often sought after by Dickson collectors. Please call now on this fine gun!

FFL required (C&R okay).
Buyer to pay S/H/I fee     
 

 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: JOHN DICKSON & SON
Model: ROUND BODY SELF OPENER
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: YES
Condition: USED
Barrels: 29
Barrel Type: DAMASCUS
Action: BOXLOCK
Triggers: DOUBLE
Gauge Info: 12
Proof:Nitro: YES