New Inventory - John Dickson & Son Round-Action, made in 1895
12 gauge, patent triggerplate action, side-by-side shotgun
£6250
This vintage Round-Action gun was delivered as the No. 1 of a pair in December 1895, marked with Patent Use Number 565, its the 565th patent gun made in the Round-Actions 144 year history.
The gun is in fine condition inside and out with full coverage Sumner fine scroll engraving and 'John Dickson & Son' 'Patent' banner engraved on the sides of the action, and the detonators have been carved with oak leaves. The gun is fitted with a figured stock and its original barrels have been sleeved to 28 inches, and they measure very well. This gun is fitted with a lever grip fore-end release, which is typically found on a double-rifle and referred to as a 'Rigby grip'. This was a special order feature for this pair of guns and not commonly found on a Dickson Round-Action.
This is an excellent entry-level Round-Action, with a couple of unusual features to set it apart.
Specification
- Price: £6250
- Action: Dickson Patent Triggerplate with assisted-opener, top lever with Scott spindle and Purdey bolt, hidden third fastener and Rigby grip fore-end.
- Gauge: 12
- Barrel Length : 28in
- Chambers: 2 1/2in
- Proof: London Nitro Proof at .719
- Bores: .727 (R) & .726 (L)
- Walls: .028 (R) & .027(L)
- Chokes : 1/4 (R) & 5/8 (L)
- Ejectors: Yes, Dickson Patent Ejector System
- Stock dimensions: 15in to centre
- Cast OFF: 3/8in
- Weight: 6lb 10oz
- Location: Dunkeld