FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8617. (1820) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 32″ Interesting patterned 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). Greenheart 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. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded, and has coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll, hammers with sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the bottom of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has coiled sea monster engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully flame figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with sea monster engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip, which is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has pendulum hook closure and classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. Case is lined in green cloth with old Manton label on lid. Case contains game embossed leather shot flask by “American Flask and Cap” and steel oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 254 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, where it states “original lock replaced by Caplock”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. All other metal parts are dark gray to silver with remnants of old charcoal re-blue on trigger guard and buttplate. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous small scratches, dents, and knocks. Bores are fine, slightly frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is fine with an old refinish over numerous stains, dents, and scratches, with a number of subsequent scratches on top. Sides look as though they have their orig finish. Bone inlay of escutcheon renewed. Replaced interior cloth is fine with some marks and rubs. Label is fine, considerably foxed, with some bumps, and two areas worn through. Shot pouch is fine. The exceptional bbls and stock wood of this gun make it very eye appealing, and it would undoubtedly make a good shooter. 4-51594 MGM206 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2247

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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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	2247	$3,450.00	FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 8617. (1820) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 32″ Interesting patterned 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). Greenheart 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. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded, and has coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll, hammers with sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the bottom of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has coiled sea monster engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully flame figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with sea monster engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip, which is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has pendulum hook closure and classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. Case is lined in green cloth with old Manton label on lid. Case contains game embossed leather shot flask by “American Flask and Cap” and steel oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 254 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, where it states “original lock replaced by Caplock”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. All other metal parts are dark gray to silver with remnants of old charcoal re-blue on trigger guard and buttplate. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous small scratches, dents, and knocks. Bores are fine, slightly frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is fine with an old refinish over numerous stains, dents, and scratches, with a number of subsequent scratches on top. Sides look as though they have their orig finish. Bone inlay of escutcheon renewed. Replaced interior cloth is fine with some marks and rubs. Label is fine, considerably foxed, with some bumps, and two areas worn through. Shot pouch is fine. The exceptional bbls and stock wood of this gun make it very eye appealing, and it would undoubtedly make a good shooter. 4-51594 MGM206 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2247 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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FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.