JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 10178. (1831) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “John Manton London” on rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Ebonized beech replacement ramrod has brass head and tail with worm over end, and is held in two plain pipes. Patent breeches have platinum blow-outs. Breech iron is engraved with well cut large shaded scroll. Lockplates with integral fences, have square tails and are fitted with Manton’s unique flat faced, serpentine hammers with cone shaped removable noses. Locks are engraved with open scroll and shaded scroll at scenes of flying game birds on left, and pair of pheasant on right, below “Joseph Manton”. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is engraved with a hunting dog, and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has D ring handle in shaped central medallion. Interior is lined in green cloth with old Charles Fisher label on lid. Case contains leather bodied Hawksley powder flask, and an unmarked leather shot pouch. Also included: cap dispenser and steel nipple wrench. PROVENANCE: Not listed in THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain silver brown patina, engraving still sharp. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks and dents. Checkering is worn and somewhat gummed. Bores are fine, lightly frosted with a few minor dents. Locks are crisp. Case with numerous marks and scratches has added shellac. Replaced interior cloth is fine. Label is considerably foxed with some dark stains and an area rubbed through. Flasks are good. A good shootable percussion Manton. 4-51595 MGM198 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2250

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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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	2250	$2,875.00	JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 10178. (1831) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “John Manton London” on rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Ebonized beech replacement ramrod has brass head and tail with worm over end, and is held in two plain pipes. Patent breeches have platinum blow-outs. Breech iron is engraved with well cut large shaded scroll. Lockplates with integral fences, have square tails and are fitted with Manton’s unique flat faced, serpentine hammers with cone shaped removable noses. Locks are engraved with open scroll and shaded scroll at scenes of flying game birds on left, and pair of pheasant on right, below “Joseph Manton”. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is engraved with a hunting dog, and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has D ring handle in shaped central medallion. Interior is lined in green cloth with old Charles Fisher label on lid. Case contains leather bodied Hawksley powder flask, and an unmarked leather shot pouch. Also included: cap dispenser and steel nipple wrench. PROVENANCE: Not listed in THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain silver brown patina, engraving still sharp. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks and dents. Checkering is worn and somewhat gummed. Bores are fine, lightly frosted with a few minor dents. Locks are crisp. Case with numerous marks and scratches has added shellac. Replaced interior cloth is fine. Label is considerably foxed with some dark stains and an area rubbed through. Flasks are good. A good shootable percussion Manton. 4-51595 MGM198 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2250 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.