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Steve that is my idea of a field gun it evokes images of walking afield with a percussion era shotgun yet has the convenience of using modern ammunition. I imagine it would cause you to slow down and appreciate the hunting experience. I think thats what I will be looking out for next ,thanks for posting
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Kono3inch,
Dicksons probably never made a ribles DRA, but they could accomodate special demands within reason. Many years ago they had quoted me for a non engraved, non checkered, non ejector.
Ribless would mean less work in fitting ribs, but some extra work in making and fitting special packings.
Having seen the rust accumulation when ribs come loose, and the hassle it is to relay ribs, I detest them.
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Shotgunlover I lost my Coster shotgun mentioned earlier to under rib rust and when I had my Cogswell an Harrison Konor reblued it unearthed a hole in the solder. Fortunately no rust and I had the rib relaid,so I know where you are coming from. I liked the lack of rib on the old Remington 3200 and there was also a cheaper Laurona over and under 3 inch chambered ideal for wildfowling ,as well as having no mid rib it had a very durable blue finish on the barrels which together made it ideal for salt water wildfowling.
With the historic rivalry between Edinburgh and Glasgow I like the idea of an Edinburgh gunmaker making a Glasgow gun but then the fact it would probably be a round action would even that out perhaps favouring Edinburgh.
Were you intending to engrave and chequer the Dickson yourself?
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Dickson? Special demand? Someone had that in mind in 1867 when they ordered a single-barrel 12-bore pinfire from John Dickson & Son. It's easy to discount single-barrel guns as beginner guns, but the Victorians had it right for walked-up game, when you rarely got the chance of a second shot. It certainly is easier to carry all day. 
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So occasionally, the ideal gun falls in your lap. Then last year, Toby Barclay posted a simple yet unique 20 bore BLNE by Julius Coster. The only other mention of Coster I have ever seen was by Konor above. It hit all my buttons: thick Damascus barrels but only 5 3/4 lbs total weight. I struggle to shoot light guns under 6 lbs but not this one: with 30 barrels, the CG is 4 3/4 forward of the front trigger so it nearly swings itself! Perfect chokes for wild birds: skeet and IM. And to top it off, the replacement stock fits me to a tee (LOP 15 1/8) The moral of the story is keep a little balance in your gun buying account, know what you are seeking and dont hesitate when you see it! http://www.heritageguns.co.uk/Coster%2020%20BLNE/Coster%2020%20BLNE%20Details.htm Congrats on an impressive gun you found there. Must be a pleasure to swing on those plantation and ranch quail and a nice conversation piece amongst fellow hunters.
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Then last year, Toby Barclay posted a simple yet unique 20 bore BLNE by Julius Coster. The only other mention of Coster I have ever seen was by Konor above. It hit all my buttons: thick Damascus barrels but only 5 3/4 lbs total weight. I struggle to shoot light guns under 6 lbs but not this one: with 30 barrels, the CG is 4 3/4 forward of the front trigger so it nearly swings itself! Perfect chokes for wild birds: skeet and IM. And to top it off, the replacement stock fits me to a tee (LOP 15 1/8) The moral of the story is keep a little balance in your gun buying account, know what you are seeking and dont hesitate when you see it! http://www.heritageguns.co.uk/Coster%2020%20BLNE/Coster%2020%20BLNE%20Details.htm I'm looking at a sub 6 pound 16 gauge right now with 31" barrels. It's the light weight balanced off by the long barrels that has me intrigued.
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...It's easy to discount single-barrel guns as beginner guns, but the Victorians had it right for walked-up game, when you rarely got the chance of a second shot. It certainly is easier to carry all day. Walked up game in the UK would have included red grouse, grey partridge, and red legged partridge. These are covey birds and, as I understand it, shot in fields or on moors, traditionally over pointing dogs. Under these conditions a second barrel is certainly an advantage and quite usable.
C Man
Life is short
Quit your job.
Turn off the TV.
Go outside and play.
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