button Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, matone said: Looks more like DMB engraving ..... That's what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I has a coached round with a squad of ladies at AGL on Saturday. At the end the instructor got everyone shooting the driven with my SXS. Apart from one lady who unfortunately really didn't fit the gun they all dusted all the clays. Especially when I tell them the price of the gun. More converts to the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 12 hours ago, button said: That's what I was thinking It is a 1920 JD&son round action. The engraving is surprisingly crisp considering it is 99 years old. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, GBS said: It is a 1920 JD&son round action. The engraving is surprisingly crisp considering it is 99 years old. GBS 😎......👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 Army and navy 12 bore, Boxlock non ejector and a W richards case bought at auction today. apologies for the black tape but it’s just holding a temporary butt pad to work out the required extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 09/12/2019 at 08:13, GBS said: It is a 1920 JD&son round action. The engraving is surprisingly crisp considering it is 99 years old. GBS Just had one of these beautiful guns in my hands .Turn of the century and in almost unshot condition. Came out of a guys collection. So slender in the wrist and the finest Damascus I have ever seen. Problem is I don't have £11,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Just had one of these beautiful guns in my hands .Turn of the century and in almost unshot condition. Came out of a guys collection. So slender in the wrist and the finest Damascus I have ever seen. Problem is I don't have £11,000. Stop dribbling Dunks, Matron will play hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 minute ago, London Best said: Stop dribbling Dunks, Matron will play hell! It's gorgeous Mr Best Just up your street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 19 hours ago, keeper96 said: Army and navy 12 bore, Boxlock non ejector and a W richards case bought at auction today. apologies for the black tape but it’s just holding a temporary butt pad to work out the required extension A good quality gun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, DUNKS said: It's gorgeous Mr Best Just up your street! Too right! Bet it makes your “Dago Upsidedowno” look a bit, er ‘klunky’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 09/12/2019 at 08:13, GBS said: It is a 1920 JD&son round action. The engraving is surprisingly crisp considering it is 99 years old. GBS Congratulations on owning the best gun in the world. Mine's remains crisp in its 121 st year. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 09/12/2019 at 08:13, GBS said: It is a 1920 JD&son round action. The engraving is surprisingly crisp considering it is 99 years old. GBS Is the engraver`s name known ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, London Best said: Too right! Bet it makes your “Dago Upsidedowno” look a bit, er ‘klunky’? All day but my upside downer does break clays and it's mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, matone said: Is the engraver`s name known ? Records are scarce but the principle engravers of the John Dickson rose and scroll pattern were the Summers family of London. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Blackpowder said: Records are scarce but the principle engravers of the John Dickson rose and scroll pattern were the Summers family of London. Blackpowder Thanks!Knew they did Dickson work but that guns engraving seems very much of a style ! (in a good way!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, London Best said: Too right! Bet it makes your “Dago Upsidedowno” look a bit, er ‘klunky’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Just teasing him Penelope, he’s a mate of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, London Best said: Just teasing him Penelope, he’s a mate of mine. WAS!😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, matone said: Thanks!Knew they did Dickson work but that guns engraving seems very much of a style ! (in a good way!). I think by 1920 Sumner was employed full time by Boss. I suspect this is Harry Kell (or his team at least). GBS 3 hours ago, Blackpowder said: Congratulations on owning the best gun in the world. Mine's remains crisp in its 121 st year. Blackpowder Thank you. I am now itching to get out and shoot it. This one is a mere youngster in comparison with yours. Best, GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Blackpowder said: Records are scarce but the principle engravers of the John Dickson rose and scroll pattern were the Summers family of London. Blackpowder Graham Mackinlay May have information, his specialism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hi folks, Is anyone making a twin trigger, multichoke, steel shot proofed side by these days? (Maybe that costs less than a Beretta?0 Scrummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, Scrumbag said: Hi folks, Is anyone making a twin trigger, multichoke, steel shot proofed side by these days? (Maybe that costs less than a Beretta?0 Scrummy Not less than a Beretta but Purdey hve these https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/purdey-james/side-by-side/12-gauge/171107125326010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 16 hours ago, London Best said: Just teasing him Penelope, he’s a mate of mine. It was your description of a nettle basher that made me chortle. Serious question. What would you expect to pay for a decent Dickson trigger plate round action? I may have a reasonable inheritance coming in the foreseeable and have always had a fancy for a Dickson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 First problem, find one for sale. The enormity of that task reflects in the price, obviously. Like Dunks said, he has just handled one for sale at £11,000. I have no idea if that is a typical price but I do know where that one is and can say, fairly confidently, that it will be negotiable. PM if you would like to know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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