*TRUE PAIR OF JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 7033/7034. (1925) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns, gold inlaid “1” and “2” on bbl ribs, top levers, and forend tips, have 29″ chopper lump bbls engraved with Dickson name and address on narrow, swamped game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, London nitro proofs, and 1989 London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Typical “round” trigger plate actions are stamped with SNs and patent use nos. “1616” and “1617” on water tables. Actions are fitted with pivoting bolt third fasteners, automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut classic rose and scroll, as performed by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on the side of each action, and bottoms are engraved “DICKSONS PATENT”. Blued top levers and trigger guards have matching scroll. SNs are at grips. Both buttstocks are of European walnut with checkered semi-diamond hands, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “LNR”. Wood of gun “1” is of nicely veined and strikingly fiddle figured walnut measuring 14-3/8″ over 1/2″ ribbed walnut buttplate. Gun “2” is of smoky marbled walnut with light figure, and measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left – .738, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.013 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left – .739, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers leather 2-gun case is embossed “L. NEIL ROBERTSON” (matching initials on ovals) on top, and is lined in blue velvet. John Dickson paper label is in lid. Bottom compartment, separated from lid with hinged dust cover, contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, mop, turks head, brush, and jag, Dickson marked square oil bottle, key, and two old hinge pins (new pins fitted at time of re-proof). PROVENANCE: These guns are listed in JOHN DICKSON & SON; THE ROUND ACTION GUNMAKER as being completed 20 July 1925, and are known to the author, Donald Dallas. The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 95% fine quality re-black, with subsequent silvering at muzzles and breech ends, engraving on ribs very light. Actions retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected, are mostly pewter gray, engraving remains sharp and clear. Top levers, and trigger guards are re-blued, subsequently silvered on thumbpieces and edges, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of marks and small dings, checkering somewhat worn, possibly re-cut long ago. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong, and slightly out of time. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with a number of scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine. Label has one small area of darkening, and is otherwise excellent. Silk ribbon border of divider is rather tattered. Partitions are good with some rubs through. Accessories are good. A fine old pair of Dicksons. 50108-14 MGM114 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2329

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2329	$0.00	TRUE PAIR OF JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 7033/7034. (1925) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns, gold inlaid “1” and “2” on bbl ribs, top levers, and forend tips, have 29″ chopper lump bbls engraved with Dickson name and address on narrow, swamped game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, London nitro proofs, and 1989 London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Typical “round” trigger plate actions are stamped with SNs and patent use nos. “1616” and “1617” on water tables. Actions are fitted with pivoting bolt third fasteners, automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut classic rose and scroll, as performed by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on the side of each action, and bottoms are engraved “DICKSONS PATENT”. Blued top levers and trigger guards have matching scroll. SNs are at grips. Both buttstocks are of European walnut with checkered semi-diamond hands, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “LNR”. Wood of gun “1” is of nicely veined and strikingly fiddle figured walnut measuring 14-3/8″ over 1/2″ ribbed walnut buttplate. Gun “2” is of smoky marbled walnut with light figure, and measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left – .738, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.013 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left – .739, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers leather 2-gun case is embossed “L. NEIL ROBERTSON” (matching initials on ovals) on top, and is lined in blue velvet. John Dickson paper label is in lid. Bottom compartment, separated from lid with hinged dust cover, contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, mop, turks head, brush, and jag, Dickson marked square oil bottle, key, and two old hinge pins (new pins fitted at time of re-proof). PROVENANCE: These guns are listed in JOHN DICKSON & SON; THE ROUND ACTION GUNMAKER as being completed 20 July 1925, and are known to the author, Donald Dallas. The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 95% fine quality re-black, with subsequent silvering at muzzles and breech ends, engraving on ribs very light. Actions retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected, are mostly pewter gray, engraving remains sharp and clear. Top levers, and trigger guards are re-blued, subsequently silvered on thumbpieces and edges, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of marks and small dings, checkering somewhat worn, possibly re-cut long ago. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong, and slightly out of time. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with a number of scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine. Label has one small area of darkening, and is otherwise excellent. Silk ribbon border of divider is rather tattered. Partitions are good with some rubs through. Accessories are good. A fine old pair of Dicksons. 50108-14 MGM114 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2329 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*TRUE PAIR OF JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.