VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8164. (1817) Cal. 14 ga. .690 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square London” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “CL” (Charles Lancaster, famed bbl forger). Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have vented platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded with coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Very fine mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. (Key lock is the only means of securing lid.) Case is lined in dark green cloth and has what appears to be orig Manton label on lid. Case contains Dixon copper bodied powder flask with embossed hunting scene applied, unmarked leather shot flask, steel nipple wrench with brass covers to nipple compartments, and pricker, octagonal steel oil bottle, 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, and 5 double ended charge holders (4 unmarked steel, and one brass marked “Sykes Patent”). PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 251 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, and it is listed as pellet lock converted to caplock. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown. Breech iron and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color. Color on right lockplate is especially strong. Buttplate and trigger guard retain a considerable amount, perhaps half, of their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains 80% + of what appears to be orig French polish finish, somewhat lifted on butt, with numerous marks and some light dents. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Locks are crisp. Case shows a number of marks and scratches in its exterior finish. Interior cloth appears to have been replaced at some time, as you can see where it was cut around label, and is excellent, with a few marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are very fine. A very fine gun retaining most of its orig finishes, in fine mechanical condition. 4-51592 MGM205 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2241

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2241	$6,900.00	VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 8164. (1817) Cal. 14 ga. .690 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square London” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “CL” (Charles Lancaster, famed bbl forger). Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have vented platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded with coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Very fine mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. (Key lock is the only means of securing lid.) Case is lined in dark green cloth and has what appears to be orig Manton label on lid. Case contains Dixon copper bodied powder flask with embossed hunting scene applied, unmarked leather shot flask, steel nipple wrench with brass covers to nipple compartments, and pricker, octagonal steel oil bottle, 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, and 5 double ended charge holders (4 unmarked steel, and one brass marked “Sykes Patent”). PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 251 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, and it is listed as pellet lock converted to caplock. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown. Breech iron and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color. Color on right lockplate is especially strong. Buttplate and trigger guard retain a considerable amount, perhaps half, of their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains 80% + of what appears to be orig French polish finish, somewhat lifted on butt, with numerous marks and some light dents. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Locks are crisp. Case shows a number of marks and scratches in its exterior finish. Interior cloth appears to have been replaced at some time, as you can see where it was cut around label, and is excellent, with a few marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are very fine. A very fine gun retaining most of its orig finishes, in fine mechanical condition. 4-51592 MGM205 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2241 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.