JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2144. (ca 1803) Cal. 25 ga. .582 Bore diameter. 29″ Bbls. This early Joseph Manton gun has seen extensive re-working during its period of use. All work was performed by Manton as his name and address along with “Patent” appears on “out of period” for SN, broad, flat rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 25 bore, and “R.J”. Nicely filed percussion type patent breeches with platinum blow-outs, have been installed, but are unnumbered. Horn tipped ebony ramrod with worm under brass tail is held by two beaded pipes. Breech iron with integral fences, is engraved in well cut, open, shaded scroll. What were originally flintlocks, having chamfered plates with rebated square tails, have been considerably reshaped to typical percussion style. Flat faced, serpentine, percussion hammers have been fitted. Forward portion of lockplate and hammers are scroll engraved. Rear portion of plates have traditional early scenes of game and bird dog. Center of each lockplate is engraved “Joseph Manton” and “LONDON”. New stock of nicely streaked European walnut, reuses original iron furniture with pineapple finials to trigger plate and thimble. Gun was originally fitted with grip safety, as evidenced by two cuts in trigger guard tang where pivot once was. Stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with short widow’s peak spur. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver crest plate is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left – .038. right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with two pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners, has central medallion engraved “Guy A. Ritter” (per consignors notes). Interior is lined in green baize with reproduction Manton label in lid. Case contains Dixon “Made in England” copper bodied powder flask with soldered on oval hunting scene featuring a setter, small Dixon shot flask, a wad cutter, and various wads, etc. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed and described on p. 222 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Some pattern visible on bbls, all other metal is a gray patina, with some traces of case hardening color on locks. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig varnish finish, with numerous minor marks and areas worn through. Bores are fine, but with some pitting toward muzzles. Right lock is crisp, left is a bit mushy. Stock is sound. Exterior of case retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous marks and digs, and a 12″ crack at left front. Outer D ring of handle is missing, and replaced with aluminum band and gold painted filler. Interior cloth is fine. Reproduction label is very fine. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. This appears to be one of Mr. Ritter’s favorite hunting guns. A note in case is marked “Squirrel – Fall 1968” with load information, and “killed at a good distance. GR”. 4-51584 MGM190 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2248

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2248	$4,025.00	JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 2144. (ca 1803) Cal. 25 ga. .582 Bore diameter. 29″ Bbls. This early Joseph Manton gun has seen extensive re-working during its period of use. All work was performed by Manton as his name and address along with “Patent” appears on “out of period” for SN, broad, flat rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 25 bore, and “R.J”. Nicely filed percussion type patent breeches with platinum blow-outs, have been installed, but are unnumbered. Horn tipped ebony ramrod with worm under brass tail is held by two beaded pipes. Breech iron with integral fences, is engraved in well cut, open, shaded scroll. What were originally flintlocks, having chamfered plates with rebated square tails, have been considerably reshaped to typical percussion style. Flat faced, serpentine, percussion hammers have been fitted. Forward portion of lockplate and hammers are scroll engraved. Rear portion of plates have traditional early scenes of game and bird dog. Center of each lockplate is engraved “Joseph Manton” and “LONDON”. New stock of nicely streaked European walnut, reuses original iron furniture with pineapple finials to trigger plate and thimble. Gun was originally fitted with grip safety, as evidenced by two cuts in trigger guard tang where pivot once was. Stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with short widow’s peak spur. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver crest plate is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left – .038. right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with two pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners, has central medallion engraved “Guy A. Ritter” (per consignors notes). Interior is lined in green baize with reproduction Manton label in lid. Case contains Dixon “Made in England” copper bodied powder flask with soldered on oval hunting scene featuring a setter, small Dixon shot flask, a wad cutter, and various wads, etc. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed and described on p. 222 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Some pattern visible on bbls, all other metal is a gray patina, with some traces of case hardening color on locks. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig varnish finish, with numerous minor marks and areas worn through. Bores are fine, but with some pitting toward muzzles. Right lock is crisp, left is a bit mushy. Stock is sound. Exterior of case retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous marks and digs, and a 12″ crack at left front. Outer D ring of handle is missing, and replaced with aluminum band and gold painted filler. Interior cloth is fine. Reproduction label is very fine. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. This appears to be one of Mr. Ritter’s favorite hunting guns. A note in case is marked “Squirrel – Fall 1968” with load information, and “killed at a good distance. GR”. 4-51584 MGM190 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2248 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.