JOHN DIXON HAMMER SHOTGUN - 1862 - REMARKABLE CONDITION - NITRO PROOFED

Description:
John Dixon 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun – Antique (1862) – Original Damascus Barrels – Nitro Reproof
Offered for sale is a classic John Dixon 12 gauge hammer shotgun manufactured in 1862 and remaining in remarkably original condition throughout. This elegant Scottish sporting gun features original star Damascus barrels, rebounding hammers, back-action locks, and a Jones underlever locking system. The gun was re-proofed for Nitro powder in London in 1978 and remains mechanically sound with mirror-bright bores and a tight lock-up.
The top rib is marked with the historic Edinburgh address, 65 Princes Street, and the shotgun retains sharp engraving, strong traces of original case color in protected areas, and excellent overall integrity. The stock is free of cracks and features traditional flat-top checkering and a vacant stock oval.
This is a fine opportunity to acquire an attractive and honest antique British hammer gun suitable for collection, display, or use with appropriate ammunition.
Specifications

• Maker: John Dixon
• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Year of Manufacture: 1862
• Action: Hammer Gun
• Locks: Back-Action Locks
• Hammers: Rebounding
• Locking System: Jones Underlever
• Barrel Length: 29 3/4"
• Barrel Type: Original Star Damascus
• Proof: Re-proofed for Nitro in London (1978)
• Chambers: 2 1/2"
• Bore Diameter: .719" / .719"
• Chokes: Cylinder / Cylinder
• Length of Pull: 14 1/8"
• Drop at Comb: 1 9/16"
• Drop at Heel: 2"
• Weight: 7 lbs. 4 1/4 oz.

Condition

• Original condition throughout
• Mirror-bright bores
• Tight on face
• No loose ribs
• No cracks in the wood
• Sharp engraving
• Strong original case colors remain in protected areas
• Vacant stock oval
• Long trigger guard tang
• Crisp flat-top checkering

Additional Information
As an antique firearm manufactured in 1862, this shotgun may be shipped directly to the purchaser where permitted by local, state, and federal law. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Shipping: $75

A handsome and increasingly scarce Scottish hammer gun with desirable original Damascus barrels, Nitro reproof, and excellent overall originality. A fine addition to any collection of 19th-century British sporting arms.

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $5,750.00