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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1868
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. DICKSON, NO. 2870
The non-rebounding sidelocks with hammers of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with horn butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
The non-rebounding sidelocks with hammers of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with horn butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use