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Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
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Guns International #: 101868456
Category - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
- Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
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please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: MJ2016
Member Since: 3/19/16
First Name: Mark
State:
Texas
Country: United States
Active Listings: 1
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Bank/Certified Check, Personal Check - All payments must clear before Shipping.
Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
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Guns International #: 101868456
Category - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
- Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: MJ2016
Member Since: 3/19/16
First Name: Mark
State:
Texas
Country: United States
Active Listings: 1
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified. Payment Methods: Money Order, Bank/Certified Check, Personal Check - All payments must clear before Shipping.
Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
Description: *** SALE PENDING *** DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent. PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"). ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design. A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo). Antique / No FFL Required. SOLD Antique: Yes |
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Guns International #: 101868456
Category - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
- Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: MJ2016
Member Since: 3/19/16
First Name: Mark
State:
Texas
Country: United States
Active Listings: 1
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Bank/Certified Check, Personal Check - All payments must clear before Shipping.
Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Guns International #: 101868456
Guns International #: 101868456
Category - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
- Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: MJ2016
Member Since: 3/19/16
First Name: Mark
State:
Texas
Country: United States
Active Listings: 1
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Modern guns must ship to FFL Dealer; Antiques may be shipped directly to buyer if local laws permit. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance unless otherwise specified.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Bank/Certified Check, Personal Check - All payments must clear before Shipping.
Fine Early Centerfire Engraved John Dickson & Son Double Barrel Rotary Underlever Hammer Shotgun
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
*** SALE PENDING ***
DESCRIPTION: 12 Bore, 2 1/2" Nitro Reproofed. Features 30" browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Sunken concave rib with bead front sight, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.” and engraved with a spray of scrollwork at the breech end. Action with permanently attached forearm and prominent serpentine fences, the underlever with pierced finial. Non-Rebounding side locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with noseless hare's ear hammers. Furniture comprising trigger guard and smooth steel butt plate with engraved widow's peak. Best quality border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with London black powder and nitro reproof marks, the water table also marked “J.D&S” and “CHARLES W. LANCASTER’S PATENT/311”. Well figured straight hand stock (14 1/4 in. LOP) with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with dark horn tip and cross-wedge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Proved at 18.8mm/18.8mm, measuring 18.8mm/18.8mm, 65mm (2 1/2 inch) chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.024/0.023+. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retaining nearly all of the rebrowned finish, rib signature clear. Action and locks with slight traces of original casehardened finish and sharp engraving. Trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving slightly softened. Butt plate with mottled grey patina. Stock with attractive figure, some minor scattered storage and handling blemishes throughout and a very small repair on the right edge of forend just above cross-wedge fastener. Tight and On Face. Barrels ring true. Nice bores. Mechanically excellent.
PROVENANCE: The maker’s records confirm that this gun was manufactured in 1866. Per maker's records the original owner of the gun was well-known Scottish surgeon & toxicologist/forensic scientist Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, who gave court evidence in many high-profile trials including the Burke and Hare case (a series of 16 murders where the murderers sold the corpses to a Doctor for dissection at his anatomy lectures; this was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher" and numerous other fictionalized portrayals on stage and screen) and the trial of Eugene Marie Chantrelle (convicted of murdering his wife; claimed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Dr. Jekyll in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON FEATURES: In his book "John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker" author Donald Dallas notes on pages 64-65 that the Lancaster slide and drop action was commonly used on Dickson guns in the 1860's. The great merit of the 'Lancaster patent' was its strength and it was built by many makers well into the 1860's including Dickson. Also on page 65 of his book, he notes that the first Dickson centerfire gun (no. 2601) made its appearance in 1865. As Dickson continued to make both pinfire and centerfire guns for a time, this gun (no. 2699) represents a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest centerfire guns made by Dickson, and one of only 32 recorded Dickson hammerguns made utilizing the strong and graceful Lancaster slide and drop design.
A rare example of an incredibly early center fire hammergun by a premium maker, with interesting provenance, this specific gun is featured in Donald Dallas' book “John Dickson & Son – The Round Action Gunmaker” on pages 77 (description) and 78 (full page color photo).
Antique / No FFL Required.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
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