Main Sale - September 2010 : Sale A1045 Lot 1207 - S1
JOHN DICKSON & SON A .300 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS TOPLEVER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 5527,

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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A .300 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS TOPLEVER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 5527,
26in. nitro reproved re-tubed octagonal barrel with partially matted top flat, open sights and folding leaf sights for 50, 100 and 150 yards, engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES. ST. EDINBURGH.' and '.300', carved teardrop fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and steel buttplate. We are kindly informed by the makers that this rifle was completed circa 1903.
Estimate £800-1,200

S1