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Lot 478: Dickinson E L & J Side by Side Rifle 45

John Dickson & Son Side by Side Damascus Double Barrel Hammer Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 478: Dickinson E L & J Side by Side Rifle 45

John Dickson & Son Side by Side Damascus Double Barrel Hammer Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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John Dickson & Son Side by Side Damascus Double Barrel Hammer Rifle

Manufacturer: Dickinson E L & J
Model: Side by Side
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 27 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 104
Class: Antique
Description:

Polished bead blade front sight and two leaf rear sight, with the 200 yard leaf accented with silver and the 100 yard leaf with a triangular ivory insert, Damascus twist pattern barrels with "JOHN DICKSON & SON." on the left barrel and "63.PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH." on the right. The frame and back action locks are extensively scroll and floral engraved, with "JOHN DIXON/& SON" and a sliding half-cock safety on each lock. Checkered pistol grip stock, with engraved hardware on the splinter forearm, engraved steel grip cap, sling eyes, blank silver inscription oval, raised shadow-line cheekpiece and engraved steel heel and toe plates on the checkered naked butt.

Rating Definition:

Very good as professionally refinished. The barrels show 95% of the brown, with scattered light handling marks and a strong Damascus pattern. Heavy pitting is present on the right breech. The frame and locks show a smooth gray overall, with traces of color on the hammers and niter blue on the safeties. Stock is very good, with various dings and dents. Mechanically very good.



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