JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. .663 Bore diameter. 31-1/4″ Twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton” on elevated broad rib. A spray of very fine scroll engraving is at breech end of rib and its extension as part of patent breeches which have vented platinum blow-outs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. Rosewood ramrod with horn tip and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Locks with integral fences and square tails are fitted with Manton’s uniquely styled broad, flat faced hammers with replaceable cup noses. Locks and hammers are engraved with coiled sea monsters and scroll flourishes. “Joseph Manton London” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate and thimble have pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is deeply engraved with more sea monsters. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with more sea monsters on long top tang. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant German silver crest plate at top of rib. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.065, right -.072. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers mahogany case with inlet D ring handle and central medallion engraved with head of a gazelle above circular belt inscribed “LET THE DEED SHEW” around the initials “RSF”; has dual hook closure. Case is lined in green baize and has Joseph Manton 11 Hanover Square paper label in lid. Case contains brass bodied powder flask embossed with leaf designs marked “Patent”, and an unmarked leather shot flask with removable scoop type spout. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig brown, with some minor flecking overall, and silvering on high edges. Patent breeches, breech iron, and locks retain most of their muted orig case hardening color, engraving exceptionally sharp and clear. Trigger guard and buttplate retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains nearly all of its varnish type finish, checkering lightly worn. Ramrod may not be orig, and is a bit short. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Orig type nipples are shiny. Case has numerous light and deep marks and scratches, appears to have an over-varnish. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage, and reinforced partitions. Label is soiled, considerably foxed, and has some rubs. Flasks are good. A very high condition late built Manton percussion gun. 4-51598 MGM199 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2244

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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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	2244	$6,900.00	JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. .663 Bore diameter. 31-1/4″ Twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton” on elevated broad rib. A spray of very fine scroll engraving is at breech end of rib and its extension as part of patent breeches which have vented platinum blow-outs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. Rosewood ramrod with horn tip and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Locks with integral fences and square tails are fitted with Manton’s uniquely styled broad, flat faced hammers with replaceable cup noses. Locks and hammers are engraved with coiled sea monsters and scroll flourishes. “Joseph Manton London” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate and thimble have pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is deeply engraved with more sea monsters. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with more sea monsters on long top tang. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant German silver crest plate at top of rib. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.065, right -.072. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers mahogany case with inlet D ring handle and central medallion engraved with head of a gazelle above circular belt inscribed “LET THE DEED SHEW” around the initials “RSF”; has dual hook closure. Case is lined in green baize and has Joseph Manton 11 Hanover Square paper label in lid. Case contains brass bodied powder flask embossed with leaf designs marked “Patent”, and an unmarked leather shot flask with removable scoop type spout. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig brown, with some minor flecking overall, and silvering on high edges. Patent breeches, breech iron, and locks retain most of their muted orig case hardening color, engraving exceptionally sharp and clear. Trigger guard and buttplate retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains nearly all of its varnish type finish, checkering lightly worn. Ramrod may not be orig, and is a bit short. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Orig type nipples are shiny. Case has numerous light and deep marks and scratches, appears to have an over-varnish. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage, and reinforced partitions. Label is soiled, considerably foxed, and has some rubs. Flasks are good. A very high condition late built Manton percussion gun. 4-51598 MGM199 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2244 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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JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.