{"product_id":"a-very-handsome-double-barrelled-percussion-cap-sporting-gun-by-david-dixon-in-its-mahogany-case","title":"A Very Handsome Double Barrelled Percussion Cap Sporting Gun By David Nixon In Its Mahogany Case","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century English Side By Side Sporting Gun Signed Nixon In Its Fitted Mahogany Case With Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality sporting gun made by David Nixon of Newark (1829-1864) in its pig skin lined mahogany fitted case with 8 compartments, 6 of which are lidded and 3 of those are sectioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey contain;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beautiful browned twist barrel (I think this my be rebrowned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large amount of bird shot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching shot and powder flask by Dixon (action seized on the powder flask)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercussion cap nipple wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercussion Cap Tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrockedon patented end caps and wadding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWad cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has lovely brown twist barrels which are London Proofed and have original nipples.  The barrel is faintly signed \"Nixon Gunmaker Newark\" along the central rib, but being faint and the twist being so good is what makes me think it has been redone, very lovely nevertheless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the steel furniture is profusely and intricately foliate and scroll engraved and feature hunting scenes on the lock, trigger guard and on the top of the buttcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good and the actions are both crisp and smooth in half and full position.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut stock is in great condition except for some old cracks at the shoulder which have been well repaired at some point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 79.5cm, Overall 199cm, Case 86.5cm x 25cm x 7.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53914454294856,"sku":"468","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/468.39.jpg?v=1787839650","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/a-very-handsome-double-barrelled-percussion-cap-sporting-gun-by-david-dixon-in-its-mahogany-case","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}