VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE FLINT 20 BORE SHOTGUN.

VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE FLINT 20 BORE SHOTGUN. SN 6291. (Ca. 1815) Cal. 20 Ga. 29″ Twist barrels are engraved “Joseph Manton, Hanover Square, London” on wide concave elevating rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, proofs, and “CL” (noted barrel maker Charles Lancaster). Bottom rib is fitted with 3 pipes; rear has base for loop. Greenheart ramrod has brass head and tail, with worm under tail cap. Inset patent breeches have platinum touch holes, rear band, and rectangular poincon, marked “Joseph Manton Patent” surmounted by a crown. SNs are on bottoms. Breech iron is finely engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll. Lockplates are finely filed with waterproof pan and rebated tail, and are engraved with feather border, some scroll, and rabbit on tail. Lockplates have “Joseph Manton London” under pans. Beautifully filed high breasted cocks are engraved with scroll and acanthus. Frizzens have rollers, and overhang pans to help with waterproofing. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple, as does thimble. Large trigger guard has scroll engraving with game birds perched on scroll. SN is on tang. Dense, slightly streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel long tang buttplate with stand of arms engraving. Point pattern flat top checkering is at 18 LPI with mullered border. Rectangular silver crest plate with cropped corners is at top of grip which is engraved with “C” surmounted by crown (denoting an earl). Bore diameter: left -.608, right -.604. Wall thickness: left -.035 at muzzle, right -.037 at muzzle. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs.3.5 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old high quality re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Locks, breech plugs and cocks retain a considerable amount of their original case color, darkened and muted. Trigger plate and trigger guard retain some original blue in protected areas. Buttplate has some original blue on tang and butt. Stocks retain most of their original finish, maintained over the years, with numerous marks and dings from use. Checkering is worn, and a bit dirty, but untouched. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. This is a very fine example of the work of the best craftsman of his time. 4-38990 MGM130 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1221	$27,600.00	VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE FLINT 20 BORE SHOTGUN. SN 6291. (Ca. 1815) Cal. 20 Ga. 29″ Twist barrels are engraved “Joseph Manton, Hanover Square, London” on wide concave elevating rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, proofs, and “CL” (noted barrel maker Charles Lancaster). Bottom rib is fitted with 3 pipes; rear has base for loop. Greenheart ramrod has brass head and tail, with worm under tail cap. Inset patent breeches have platinum touch holes, rear band, and rectangular poincon, marked “Joseph Manton Patent” surmounted by a crown. SNs are on bottoms. Breech iron is finely engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll. Lockplates are finely filed with waterproof pan and rebated tail, and are engraved with feather border, some scroll, and rabbit on tail. Lockplates have “Joseph Manton London” under pans. Beautifully filed high breasted cocks are engraved with scroll and acanthus. Frizzens have rollers, and overhang pans to help with waterproofing. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple, as does thimble. Large trigger guard has scroll engraving with game birds perched on scroll. SN is on tang. Dense, slightly streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel long tang buttplate with stand of arms engraving. Point pattern flat top checkering is at 18 LPI with mullered border. Rectangular silver crest plate with cropped corners is at top of grip which is engraved with “C” surmounted by crown (denoting an earl). Bore diameter: left -.608, right -.604. Wall thickness: left -.035 at muzzle, right -.037 at muzzle. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs.3.5 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old high quality re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Locks, breech plugs and cocks retain a considerable amount of their original case color, darkened and muted. Trigger plate and trigger guard retain some original blue in protected areas. Buttplate has some original blue on tang and butt. Stocks retain most of their original finish, maintained over the years, with numerous marks and dings from use. Checkering is worn, and a bit dirty, but untouched. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. This is a very fine example of the work of the best craftsman of his time. 4-38990 MGM130 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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