Product Details
* JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE 1887 PATENT 'ROUND-ACTION' TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 4890,
for 1897, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (London proofed 1974), the rib engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. GUNMAKERS. EDINBURGH.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, some pitting and corrosion at breech end, Dickson patent round-action incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887, use number 628, carved foliate fences, the toplever engraved '2', gold pin cocking-indicators, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork (some wear and large areas of surface corrosion), the makers name in scrolling banners, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock (cracked at head, some shrinkage), weight 6lb 9oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that gun No. 4890 was delivered in February 1897 as a Best Patent Hammerless Ejector gun with 30in barrels.
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Estimate £1,800-2,300
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act