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

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

JOHN ROBERTSON OF BOSS -- ENGLISH GAME GUN -- 12GA - 28" -- ENGRAVED

Description:
JOHN ROBERTSON - LONDON
ENGLISH GAME GUN -
BOXLOCK ENGRAVED CASE-COLOURED ACTION WITH ENGLISH SCROLL -  MARKED " JOHN ROBERTSON" R/L SIDE OF ACTION  IN BANNER
12GA - 2 1/2" NITRO  (WE HAVE ELEY 2 1/2" SHELL AVAILABLE!)
28" BBLS - CENTER RIB MARKED: "JOHN ROBERTSON 41 ALBEMARLE STREET, LONDON.W"
SPECS: RIGHT: CHOKE .000" / MIN WALL: .031", BORE: .729"  /  LEFT: CHOKE: .006" / MIN WALL: .030" / BORE: .730"
AUTO SAFETY W/ "SAFE" IN GOLD
EJECTORS
DOUBLE TRIGGERS
ENGLISH WALNUT STRIAGHT GRIP STOCK & SPLINTER FOREND W/ TEARDROPS AND DOUBLE-MULLERED POINT PATTERN CHECKERING.
CHECKERED BUTT
DIMS: 14 7/8" LOP / 1 9/16 DAC / 2 1/2" DAH / CAST OFF FOR RIGHT HAND SHOOTER
WEIGHT: 6LB 2OZ

CONDITION: GUN IS IN GOOD HONEST OVERALL CONDITION AS PARTIALLY RESTORED.  ACTION TIGHT AND BARRELS ON-FACE.  BORES CLEAR. EJECTORS IN-TIME. TRIGGERS CRISP. BARRELS RETAIN 100% OF THEIR LONDON QUALITY RE-BLACK WITH NAME ON RIB SOFTENED. TRACES OF CASE COLOUR REMAIN. ORIGINAL BLUE ON TRIGGER GUARD THINNED.  LONDON OIL FINISH IS AS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND WITH SCANT AND VARIOUS LIGHT MARKS.

GENTLEMEN, THIS IS AN HONEST AND SOLID EXAMPLE OF JOHN ROBERTSONS BOXLOCK LINE OF GAME GUNS. WOULD MAKE FOR A NICE LIGHT UPLAND GUN TO CARRY IN THE GROUSE WOODS. YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH THIS VINTAGE BEAUTY - PLEASE CALL NOW!

FFL REQUIRED (C&R OKAY)
FLAT $50 S/H/I
CARD FEE APPLIES


A little history on John Robertson:
John Robertson (1839–1917) was a distinguished Scottish gunmaker renowned for his significant contributions to the British firearms industry. Born into a gunmaking family in Haddington, Scotland, he honed his skills under his father's tutelage before advancing his career with prominent firms such as Whitworth in Manchester, Westley Richards in Birmingham, and James Purdey in London. In 1893, Robertson acquired Boss & Co., one of London's oldest gunmakers, and under his leadership, the company introduced several innovations, including the Boss Hammerless Ejector in 1897 and the Boss Over and Under shotgun in 1909.
John Dickson
In addition to his work with Boss & Co., Robertson produced shotguns under his own name. These firearms were often more affordable boxlock ejector guns, typically crafted in Birmingham and then stocked and finished by Boss & Co. in London. They were intended for customers seeking quality firearms at a lower price point, often for gamekeepers or young shooters. John Robertson was a prominent figure in the London gunmaking scene, particularly known for his association with Boss & Co., one of London's oldest gunmakers established in 1812. Robertson joined Boss & Co. in the late 19th century and became a driving force behind several innovations, including the development of the Boss single trigger and the Boss Over and Under shotgun.

Boss Guns : During his tenure, the company's premises were located at 13 Dover Street, London, W.
Later, the address changed to 41 Albemarle Street, London, W., where Boss & Co. operated from 1930 to 1960.
 

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: JOHN ROBERTSON
Model: BOXLOCK GAME GUN
Serial Number: 8485
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2.5
Ejectors: YES
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: EXC
Action: BLE
Triggers: DOUBLE
Weight: 6LBS 2OZ
Proof:Nitro: YES