Manufactured in 1931 and proofed at the London Proof house. Blued, Vickers Steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the smooth, concave solid rib which is marked "JOHN DICKSON & SON. 32 HANOVER STREET EDINBURGH" as well as with a gold inlaid "1" and light floral scrollwork at the breech. The barrels have chambers marked both "2 1/2" and "1 1/8" oz. along with a full compliment of period London proofs. Casehardened round body boxlock action near full coverage classic English rose and scroll engraving surrounding "JOHN DICKSON & SON" on either side and gold inlaid "DICKSON'S/PATENT" on the underside. The fences have some light sculpting and there is another gold inlaid "1" on the barrel release. Double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Highly figured, multi-point checkered walnut forend with Anson button release marked with yet another a gold "1" and engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with "S.N-M." in the initial oval and checkered bare butt. Includes a leather bound takedown case with Dickson & Son trade label that houses both guns marked "S N-M" on the lid and canvas cover marked with the same, four nickel snap caps, and a nickel oiler. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters 9 inches from the breech both proved at "12" (.729 inches) and measured at .732/.731 inches; choke constriction .019/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.022 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 15 oz.

Very fine, retaining 99% reblacked finish, 25% original case colors focused mainly in the protected areas, nearly all of the blue on the trigger guard, and the tang shows a primarily grey patina with some blue remaining. The wood is very good with some dings and scratched, damage to the checkering on the bottom of the wrist, some protective varnish on the forend fittings, slightly loose forend, and overall crisp checkering. The case is very good with some light wear and torn/loose straps on the cover. Mechanically excellent.

As described in "A" with "2"s in place of the "1"s. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters 9 inches from the breech both proved at "12" (.729 inches) and measured at .732/.732 inches; choke constriction .019/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.026 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 14 oz.

Very fine, retaining 98% reblacked finish on the barrels, 25% original case colors focused mainly in the protected areas, most of the blue on the triggerguard, and the tang shows a grey patina. The wood is very good with some dings and scratched, some protective varnish on the forend fittings, slightly loose forend, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.