This very attractive 20 gauge John Dickson & Son shotgun features brown Damascus barrels with a solid rib marked "JOHN DICKSON & SON, 63 PRINCES STREET EDINBURGH", 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors and improved modified/modified chokes. The barrel flat is marked with the serial number and "J.D.&S." (serial number and maker markings are double stamped) with crown/letter proofs and "20". The bores measure .620 (right) and .620 (left), wall thickness is .050 (right) and .050 (left). The bore constriction is .015 (right) (Mod) and .020 (left) (IM). The casehardened receiver features a beautiful and extensive scroll engraving which extends to the trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware with a fan engraving on the fences. The water table is marked "J.D&S/1507/PATENT/6685" with two "crown/V" proofs. The trigger guard tang also has the serial number incorporated into the engraving. Double triggers and tang safety with "SAFE" in gold. The break lever and trigger guard are blue. The highly figured straight grip stock and forearm feature checkering and a checkered bare butt. The forearm hardware is marked "J.D&S/1507/PATENT". A "CHC" monogrammed oval is present on the underside of the buttstock. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. Drop at comb is 1 5/16 inches, drop at heel is 2 1/8 inches, zero cast and toe out is 1/2 an inch. The leather takedown case has "CONSTANCE COLT" in black recessed letters on top of the lid and a black leather John Dickson & Son label on the inside of the lid. The takedown case is lined in red felt and is partitioned. The case has a canvas and leather cover with "C.H.C." in white paint. The following accessories are included: a two piece cleaning rod, two snap caps and cleaning rod attachments in a small leather carrying case. Established in 1820, John Dickson & Son continues to manufacture quality firearms under the name Dickson & MacNaughton, which brought together many of the most famous names in Scottish gunmaking under one trade company.

Very fine as professionally refurbished. The barrels retain nearly all of the brown Damascus with slight loss at the muzzles. The trigger guard retains half of the blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The receiver retains 97% of the case colors. The wood is excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. The case is very fine with some minor handling/storage marks and some scattered minor wear in the lining. The leather handle shows age cracking.