The Dickinson Marine Commando is a 12 GA pump shotgun finished in silver Marinecote, which is the standout feature: the coating is designed to resist moisture and corrosion in wet environments, including saltwater exposure. That makes it genuinely useful for coastal or marine applications where a standard blued finish would be a poor choice.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dickinson
- Model: Marine Commando Marinecote
- Type: Pump Action Shotgun
- Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Capacity: 5 rounds plus 1 in chamber
- Chamber Length: 3 inches
- Stock Type: Fixed with Black Pistol Grip
- Finish: Silver Marinecote (barrel and receiver)
- Sights: Ghost Ring
- Special Features: Dual Action Bars
- Condition: New in Box
- Includes: Hard Case
Features
Dual action bars are the mechanical detail worth paying attention to: they prevent the pump from binding under hard or awkward cycling, which matters when you're running the gun under stress. Ghost ring sights give a faster, more defined sight picture than a standard bead. The pistol grip stock is a matter of preference. It changes the handling geometry and works well for some users but not others.
The 20-inch barrel splits the difference between the very short 18.5-inch home defense configuration and a longer hunting barrel, keeping the gun legal and reasonably maneuverable while giving the load a little more velocity than a shorter tube. The hard case adds real value for transport and storage.
Usage
This shotgun fits a broad range of uses: home defense, range work, waterfowl hunting in wet conditions, and boat or truck duty where corrosion resistance matters. The 3-inch chamber handles the full range of 12 GA loads. The Marinecote finish is the main reason to choose this over a standard black finish model. If you don't need that corrosion protection, the standard XX3 Commando covers the same mechanical ground at lower cost.