JOHN MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9773. (1827) Cal. 16 ga. Newer 32″ percussion bbls, were made ca 1840, and fitted to this gun by John Manton. Original flintlocks were converted to percussion at that time. Bbls have slightly raised, concave, broad rib engraved “John Manton & Son Dover Street London” in script. Brass tipped birch (restored) ramrod with brass tail is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved, and has percussion fences let in. Flat locks with rounded tails are fitted with flat faced, serpentine hammers. Locks are engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of well cut, open scroll. “John Manton & Son” and “Patent” are on each lockplate. SN is engraved on top edge of each plate. Stump figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved tang. Trigger plate has scroll engraved pineapple. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow around semi relief cat’s face. Thimble has classic pineapple finial. Stock has coarse square checkering at grip, and attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Lovely old orig Manton mahogany case with early D ring handle, brass corner reinforcement, and pendulum latch closure, and has classic teardrop shaped brass key escutcheon. Case is lined in green baize, and has first type John Manton paper label in lid (used between 1801 – 1815). Case contains assorted wads. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 73 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are brown patina over considerable pitting overall. Other metal parts are dark silver to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, but is sound. Bores are good with light pitting throughout. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case has many marks, rubs, and scuffs, in what appears to be an old refinish. Lid is partially detached from front edge due to shrinkage. Interior cloth is good. Partitions have been slightly repositioned. Manton label is considerably foxed, wrinkled, and has some loss at bottom center. 4-51596 MGM193 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2249

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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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	2249	$2,300.00	JOHN MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 9773. (1827) Cal. 16 ga. Newer 32″ percussion bbls, were made ca 1840, and fitted to this gun by John Manton. Original flintlocks were converted to percussion at that time. Bbls have slightly raised, concave, broad rib engraved “John Manton & Son Dover Street London” in script. Brass tipped birch (restored) ramrod with brass tail is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved, and has percussion fences let in. Flat locks with rounded tails are fitted with flat faced, serpentine hammers. Locks are engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of well cut, open scroll. “John Manton & Son” and “Patent” are on each lockplate. SN is engraved on top edge of each plate. Stump figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved tang. Trigger plate has scroll engraved pineapple. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow around semi relief cat’s face. Thimble has classic pineapple finial. Stock has coarse square checkering at grip, and attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Lovely old orig Manton mahogany case with early D ring handle, brass corner reinforcement, and pendulum latch closure, and has classic teardrop shaped brass key escutcheon. Case is lined in green baize, and has first type John Manton paper label in lid (used between 1801 – 1815). Case contains assorted wads. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 73 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are brown patina over considerable pitting overall. Other metal parts are dark silver to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, but is sound. Bores are good with light pitting throughout. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case has many marks, rubs, and scuffs, in what appears to be an old refinish. Lid is partially detached from front edge due to shrinkage. Interior cloth is good. Partitions have been slightly repositioned. Manton label is considerably foxed, wrinkled, and has some loss at bottom center. 4-51596 MGM193 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2249 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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JOHN MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.