Lot 105
105
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. DICKSON, No. 2548, triggerguard-opening action, non-rebounding sidelocks, serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock with butt-plate, damascus barrels (shortened)

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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. DICKSON, No. 2548, triggerguard-opening action, non-rebounding sidelocks, serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock with butt-plate, damascus barrels (shortened)
14 3/8in. pull, 27¾in. barrels, proof exemption (sold as unsuitable for use)
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The gun was completed circa 1865 and is recorded in Dickson's books as being fitted with a 'triggerguard acting as a lever'. The gun is opened by sliding the triggerguard towards the stock
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