Brown Damascus steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted, concave solid rib which is marked "JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH" and "1" and shows some light engraving at the breech end, single bands at either breech, chambers measured at 2 3/4 inches with ejectors, and faint period London proofs on the flats. The casehardened, famous John Dickson & Son round body action displays near full coverage tight floral scroll engraving with "JOHN DICKSON & SON" in banners on either side. The gun features double triggers, gold plated cocking indicators, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Attractive, highly figured, checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and silver inlaid "1" and straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered bare butt. The hammerless action with ejectors, gauge, and the barrel length are confirmed on page 261 of Donald Dallas' book "John Dickson & Son: The Round Action Gunmaker" when the gun was sold on August 7th, 1890. Includes a green canvas bound takedown case with John Dickson & Son trade label inside the lid. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both proved at "12" (.729 inches) and both measured at .737 inches; choke constriction .010/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.022 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 4 oz.

Very fine, retaining 80% plus original brown finish with some areas of grey patina, the case colors have faded to an attractive silver color, and mild handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with a few minor blemishes and sharp recut checkering. The case is very good with mild storage wear. Mechanically excellent.