Details of Lot 151
JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION SIDE LEVER NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3673

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, trigger plate and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, cracked through the hand, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted, leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1881. It is a very early example of their round action and is stamped with patent use number 29.

Sold for £3000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply