Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1864. It is currently in need of restoration
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A 12-bore hammer gun by J. Dickson,
No. 2463
The non-rebounding sidelocks with hare's-ear hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, elongated bottom-strap, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case (defective)
No. 2463
The non-rebounding sidelocks with hare's-ear hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, elongated bottom-strap, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case (defective)