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John Dickson & Son 12 Bore Hammergun with 30” Damascus Barrels
Guns International #: 103500158 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - Scottish Doubles - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
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: 61
Total Number of Listings: 1155
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 SOLD SOLD *** Refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns *** For all its understated engraving and apparently simple design, this Dickson hammergun, number 3606, was made in 1879 and is a very fine example of the quality guns that Dicksons were famous for. Small details like the ‘Guarded’ Anson push rod end are easily visible but the use of an ‘anti-friction’ swivel on the toplever spring can only be seen on disassembly and is a very rare improvement of a simple mechanism. When you lift the gun, another feature is immediately apparent: the heft of the beautiful damascus barrels! With Minimum Wall Thickness’s in the mid 30’s and significant thickness in the breech area, this is no lightweight! Weighing in at 7lb 5oz, the gun has a balance point 1” in front of the knuckle making for a gun with a smooth swing on longer targets or game. Our sensitive restoration of this rare gun, its excellent stock dimensions and fine Nitro proofed Damascus barrels make it a very useable, pretty and collectable gun for any connoisseur of Scottish gunmaking. Presented in an oak lined leather case with original red baize lining and fitted with a reproduction Maker’s trade label and some accessories.
The action is of traditional backaction design and features: Double triggers with front sprung blade; Rebounding, backaction sidelocks with mid-height hammers; Rounded action bar; Finely chiseled percussion fences; Top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a ‘Scott Spindle’; Top lever spring with anti-friction swivel; Extended top strap; Anson pushrod forend catch with ‘Guarded’ end. Note: The breech can be opened with hammers cocked. Engraving style Fine scroll in the style of Sumner. Beaded borders. Barrels & action flats stamped ‘J.D&S’ and ‘3606’. Much original hardening colour in protected areas. The signatures on the locks appear to have been gold washed. Gun weight 7lb 5oz. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lb. The original damascus barrels are 30” in length, chambered for 2 ½ " (65mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. The internal bore surfaces are free of pitting or marks.Top rib is of smooth, concave game type. Birmingham reproof for 2 ½” nitro powder cartridges in 1975. The right barrel is bored 0.725 with a constriction of 0.000 for Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.037. The left barrel is bored 0.726 and has a constriction of 0.002 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.035.
The original Straight-hand Grip Stock and Splinter Forend are crafted from highly figured walnut. The forend features a finely engraved steel tip and ‘Guarded’ Anson rod tip. The stock is finished with a 1” leather covered recoil pad, features a vacant white metal oval and is cast-off for a right-handed shot. Stock dimensions are 14-5/8” including the 1” pad by 1-3/8” by 2”. Cast off for the righthand shot.
The approx. 18 lines per inch chequering has been refreshed to its distinctive original Dickson 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 lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface.
*** US AGENT FOR HERITAGE GUNS UK ***
*** Please note that the photographs are part of the description. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period which begins when it arrives at the buyer’s FFL or specified address if the gun is classified as an Antique. Returns at buyer’s expense. ***
SOLD
Antique: Yes