Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1883 for their great patron and eccentric collector, Charles Gordon
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. DICKSON, NO. 3803
Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 2oz., 14.5/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, approx. .3/8 & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 2oz., 14.5/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, approx. .3/8 & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof