I really want my 12ga field guns to be at 6#12oz or less. I have been searching for a magical 12ga that is at or under 6.25 lbs. I hand load all of my upland game ammo for my vintage guns. My 12ga shells are either 1oz or 1 1/8oz @1200fps low pressure 2.5" length. This gun was proofed for 2 3/4" @3 tons per sq. in. when new barrels were installed.
I had a 6.25 pound Lang BLNE that was 6.2 pounds. It was all all over the place and I shot it poorly. That, combined with a ton of cast off, sent it down the road.
Your Dickson is stunning. I don't think sleeving or re-barreling matters as much as how it was done. Quality varies as does balance.
