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Lot 311: Engraved John Dickson & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved John Dickson & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 311: Engraved John Dickson & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved John Dickson & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved John Dickson & Son Sidelock Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: John Dickson & Sons
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 27 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1750
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 226
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1924. Blued Whitworth Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked "JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET EDINBURGH." as well as bearing two flourishes of floral scroll engraving near the breech, single band of engraving at either breech, London nitro proofs, and 1 1/8 oz (2 1/2 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays masterfully executed extensive classic English rose and scroll engraving with "JOHN DICKSON & SON" marked on either lockplate and "DICKSON/EDINBURGH" on the underside. Although unsigned, it is very likely that this gun was engraved by Jack Sumner, as he did much of the engraving for Dickson. The engraving extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with a multi-point checkered bare butt. Includes a leather bound takedown case with added Dickson trade label and "RAG" marked on lid. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 12 (.729 inches) and both measured at .738 inches; choke constriction .006/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.022 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 4 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very Fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% plus blue finish with some plum patina on the triggerguard, 80% case colors with some fading to an attractive grey coloration, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the replacement stock and forend. The case is very fine with minor wear. Mechanically excellent.



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