John Dickson & Son Round Action - Assisted Opening - Beautiful and Sound Damascus BBLs
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Category: Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

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Seller: Weber Ridge
Member Since: 1/19/20
State: South Dakota
Country: United States
Phone: (952) 843-8363
Number of Active Listings: 15
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Personal check (firearm will be held till check clears)



Description:
Built with 29" fbeautiful damascus steel brls that have concave top rib with small steel front bead. Rib legend reads "JOHN DICKSON & SON 63 PRINCES STREET EDINBURGH". Dickson round action has beaded fences and is near full coverage scroll engraved with maker's name in banner on sides. Scroll engraved top tang with gold inlaid "SAFE" ahead of the safety slide. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety, and assisted opening system. 

This Dickson Round Action comes elegently presented in an oak/leather case with a leather maker's label, ebony cleaning rod, John Dickson oil bottle and snap caps.

Dickson round actions are not all that common.  However, finding one with the original damascus barrels with great wall thickness is an even tougher task.  The original owner of the gun was Captain A.S. wingate from the British Intelligence Branch.  A book of his travels in China/India(written by his wife) will accompany this fine setup.  Research letter and original ledger entry also included.   


Price: $16,995.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: John Dickson & Son
Model: Round Action/Trigger Plate
Serial Number: 5179
Barrel Length: 29
Bore: .730/.730
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Damascus
Action: Break
Triggers: Double
Stock: Straight
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
Stock Cast: Off
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Leather
LOP: 14 1/2
Rib: Concave
Weight: 6/7
Sights: Metal Bead
Manufacture Date: 1900
Chokes: .021/.007 (Mod/IC)
Engraving: Scroll/Banners
Extras: Snaps/Oil Bottle/Book about Original OwnerOwner
Case: Leather/Oak
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .027
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .026