*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE JOHN DICKSON & SON SIDE LEVER ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5925. (1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 64 Princes Street. Edinburgh.” on slightly swamped game rib, which is also engraved at rear portion “2”. Gun is no. “2” of a pair with “2” also engraved on top of action, inside forend iron, and with a silver “2” inlaid in central diamond of forend. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, Dickson round bodied trigger plate action with rib extension features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is fitted with unusual side lever (estimated that fewer than 15 Dickson’s were so equipped), and also with Dickson’s incomparable ejector system, that lifts cartridges well away from bbls when acting as plain extractors. (This system was copied by Bill Ruger in the design of his “Gold Label” side by side.) Water table is marked with use number “1256”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage small scroll, and with very unusual semi-relief carving of “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and “PATENT” in large scrolling riband. Fences are engraved with large shaded scroll, which is a bit deeper than the standard scroll elsewhere on action. This unusual engraving is by John Sumner, and this particular gun is described in an article by Chris Austyn in BRITISH GUNMAKING, where he quotes an entry from the Dickson/ Sumner archive pertaining to this gun. Side lever and trigger guard are blued, and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features semi-diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered border at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “DHR” (?). Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers oak and leather case, possibly original, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed red leather Dickson label in lid. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod, pair of Dickson marked snap caps, case straps, and a leather wallet containing a rifle pull through cleaning kit. PROVENANCE: Copy of article in BRITISH GUNMAKING, copy of ledger page stating that gun was made for Capt. Villiers, with extensive documentation of his military career. Certificate of Recognition for this gun from Long Island Antique Gun Assn. Other notes on Dickson. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 95% of a London quality re-black over a few light marks, dents, and scratches, with some subsequent silvering and marks. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, most loss due to fading, and is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Side lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, which is over numerous scratches and marks, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a bit of frosting and a few minor light pits, mostly in right bbl near breech. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather has numerous bumps, scratches, and rubs, and it appears that the top area has been scraped down, removing an old label or something. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good, with slight insect damage, bumps, rubs, and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are near new except wallet, which is old, and leather is stiff. A lovely old Dickson with very unusual engraving. 4-45955 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2446

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	2446	$19,550.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE JOHN DICKSON & SON SIDE LEVER ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 5925. (1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 64 Princes Street. Edinburgh.” on slightly swamped game rib, which is also engraved at rear portion “2”. Gun is no. “2” of a pair with “2” also engraved on top of action, inside forend iron, and with a silver “2” inlaid in central diamond of forend. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, Dickson round bodied trigger plate action with rib extension features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is fitted with unusual side lever (estimated that fewer than 15 Dickson’s were so equipped), and also with Dickson’s incomparable ejector system, that lifts cartridges well away from bbls when acting as plain extractors. (This system was copied by Bill Ruger in the design of his “Gold Label” side by side.) Water table is marked with use number “1256”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage small scroll, and with very unusual semi-relief carving of “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and “PATENT” in large scrolling riband. Fences are engraved with large shaded scroll, which is a bit deeper than the standard scroll elsewhere on action. This unusual engraving is by John Sumner, and this particular gun is described in an article by Chris Austyn in BRITISH GUNMAKING, where he quotes an entry from the Dickson/ Sumner archive pertaining to this gun. Side lever and trigger guard are blued, and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features semi-diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered border at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “DHR” (?). Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers oak and leather case, possibly original, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed red leather Dickson label in lid. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod, pair of Dickson marked snap caps, case straps, and a leather wallet containing a rifle pull through cleaning kit. PROVENANCE: Copy of article in BRITISH GUNMAKING, copy of ledger page stating that gun was made for Capt. Villiers, with extensive documentation of his military career. Certificate of Recognition for this gun from Long Island Antique Gun Assn. Other notes on Dickson. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 95% of a London quality re-black over a few light marks, dents, and scratches, with some subsequent silvering and marks. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, most loss due to fading, and is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Side lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, which is over numerous scratches and marks, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a bit of frosting and a few minor light pits, mostly in right bbl near breech. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather has numerous bumps, scratches, and rubs, and it appears that the top area has been scraped down, removing an old label or something. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good, with slight insect damage, bumps, rubs, and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are near new except wallet, which is old, and leather is stiff. A lovely old Dickson with very unusual engraving. 4-45955 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2446 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE JOHN DICKSON & SON SIDE LEVER ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.