Description
There is something about a proper side by side that an over under just can't replicate, and the Dickinson Estate leans into that tradition without cutting corners. The receiver wears true bone-charcoal case hardening, the real deal done the old way, not a sprayed-on imitation, and it's dressed up with hand-engraved English scroll work. Pair that with a straight-grip English style stock in premier grade Turkish walnut, hand checkered at 24 lines per inch, and you get a gun that looks like it belongs in a leather-bound gun room but is priced to get carried through briars and birch stands.
How the Dickinson Estate Handles in the Field
The 28 inch side by side barrels give this gun a smooth, deliberate swing that upland hunters tend to love, especially on crossing birds. Break action operation keeps things simple: drop two shells in the 2.75 inch chambers, close it up, and hunt. A brass bead front sight sits up front where it should, the manual safety stays out of your way until you want it, and automatic ejectors kick your empties clear so reloads are quick when a covey flushes wild. The hand rubbed oil finish on the wood and the checkered wood butt plate round out the traditional treatment.
Old-World Craft Behind the Estate Series
These guns come out of Huglu, Turkey, a town with generations of gunmaking heritage, where Dickinson blends hand fitting and finishing with modern CNC machining. That combination is why the fit, engraving, and case colors on the Estate get compared to doubles that cost several times as much. Reviewers and owners consistently point to the wood quality and the case hardening as standouts in this class.
For grouse coverts, quail plantations, dove fields, or just breaking clays with some style, the Dickinson Estate is a classic double gun done right, and it's backed by a maker that's earned a solid reputation among side by side fans.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dickinson LLC
- Model: Estate
- Manufacturer Part Number: SS18
- UPC: 764606508567
- Action: Break Action, Side by Side
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Chamber: 2.75"
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver Finish: True Bone-Charcoal Case Hardening
- Stock: English Style Premier Grade Turkish Walnut
- Wood Finish: Hand Rubbed Oil
- Checkering: 24 Lines Per Inch, Hand Cut
- Sights: Brass Bead Front
- Safety: Manual
- Ejectors: Automatic
- Country of Origin: Turkey
What’s Included
- Dickinson Estate side by side shotgun
- Five flush-fit choke tubes
- Choke tube wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the case hardening on the Dickinson Estate real or just a cosmetic finish?
It's the genuine article. Dickinson uses true bone-charcoal case hardening on the Estate's receiver, the same traditional process found on high-grade doubles, which gives each gun those swirling blues, browns, and grays that are unique to every receiver. It's paired with hand-engraved English scroll accents, so no two guns look exactly alike.
Who makes the Dickinson Estate and where is it built?
Estate series shotguns are built in Huglu, Turkey, a region known for generations of double gun craftsmanship. The factory there has produced side by sides previously imported under other well-known American brand names, so the pedigree is stronger than most folks realize. Dickinson combines that hand work with modern CNC machining for consistent fit and function.
Does the Dickinson Estate come with choke tubes?
Yes, this Estate ships with five flush-fit interchangeable choke tubes and a wrench, so you can set it up for anything from close-flushing grouse to longer passing shots. That flexibility is a nice bonus on a traditionally styled double, since plenty of classic side by sides come with fixed chokes only.
What kind of hunting is the 28 inch barrel Estate best suited for?
The 28 inch barrels give a smooth, steady swing that shines on upland birds like pheasant, quail, and dove, and it's right at home on sporting clays too. The straight English grip encourages a natural mount and quick handling in the field. With 2.75 inch chambers and a two-shot break action, it covers the classic bird hunting jobs a gun like this was made for.




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