Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard Belgian proofs, marked "FALLA" on both barrels for the maker Jean Falla, and chambers proofed at 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) with a single extractor. The blued action is a very interesting one in that it is a side opening over/under, which very much resembles a standard boxlock double gun turned on its side. This appears to be an attempt at copying John Dickson's action of similar design built on their famous round body actions, of which, only a limited few were made. The action displays light border and floral engraving along with Belgian proofs and the "superbrilte" patent details on the watertable and "BELGIQUE" on the top. The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, a tang mounted manual safety switch, and side mounted toplever which also acts as the cocking mechanism when the action is opened. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release and a straight grip stock with serrated horn buttplate. Included is the original import papers for the gun and a copy of the March 1985 issue of "Sporting Classics" in which the Dickson's side-opening gun is mentioned and pictured on pages 42 and 43. Also includes a modern Kettner takedown case and a pair of nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.2 mm (.716 inches) and measured .722/.721 inches; choke constriction .009/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz. Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with much of the loss on the action, mild handling evidence, some minor spotting on the trigger guard. The wood is also very fine with a few pressure dings and scratches and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.