Guns International #: 100615331

Category - Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

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Dickson & Son (John) Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

John Dickson & Son 12 Bore Round Action Ejector - Edinburgh

Description:
   ***   SOLD   ***   This gun, no. 4760, was made in 1895 and is a lovely example of the round action shotguns that Dickson is famed for. Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK it exhibits all the normal features of this highly desirable design, the gun has survived the last 110 years particularly well: still carrying its original, highly figured wood and beautifully crisp engraving. Sadly the gun had terribly thin and damaged barrels when we brought it into our workshops so we have had them TIG sleeved to their original length. Balance point is now 4 7/8" from the front trigger (3/4" in front of hinge pin centre). We have carefully cleaned and regulated the internal mechanism including fitting new top lever and ejector springs. Coupled with excellent barrel and stock dimensions, this makes her a very pretty and safe gun for either game or clays. Presented in a brass cornered, leather case with reproduction trade label and some accessories.  ***   The action is of Dickson's design and features: double triggers; rounded action bar with Dickson's patent cocking slide; gold washed cocking indicators; top tang mounted automatic safety slide; finely chiselled fences with Acanthus leaf design; top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; top rib extension with third bite; Dickson's patent ejectors; and Anson forend catch.   ***   Engraving style is Best Foliate Scroll; 'JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT' in scrolling banner on action bar; Gold inlayed SAFE on top tang; Fences chiseled with Acanthus leaves; '2' engraved on toplever, forend iron and top rib. Gun weighs 6lb 7oz.Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 lbs Rear trigger 4 ½ lb.   ^^^   The TIG sleeved, steel to damascus barrels are 29" in length, chambered for 2 ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. The top rib is of smooth, concave game type. Birmingham reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2015. The right barrel is bored 0.729 and has a constriction of 0.012 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.030. Left barrel is 0,729 and has a constriction of 0.021 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.033.   ***   The Straight-hand Grip Stock and Splinter Forend (thought to be originals) are crafted from highly figured walnut. The forend features a finely engraved steel tip and inlaid silver '2'. The stock is finished with chequered butt, features a gold oval engraved with an unidentified crest and it would appear that the stock has been bored and plugged for balance within the chequering pattern. The stock dimensions are 14-1/2” by 1-9/16” by 2”. The stock is cast-off for a right-handed shot and has a few small dents and marks.   ***   The 18-20 lines per inch chequering has been freshened to its original pattern.
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.   ***   Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense if the gun is not as described in the listing. US Agent for Heritage Guns UK.   ***   See this great gun and other fine doubles at the MacNab booth at the Southern Side-By-Side at Backwoods Quail in Georgetown, SC on October 23rd – 25th 2015. 
 
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes