JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8430. (1819) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp 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). Rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is scroll engraved. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. Grip is fitted with safety lever engraved “Safety”. Finely marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip and forend are checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, inlet brass corners, and sliding lock closure, is lined in green cloth with reproduction Manton label on lid. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 253 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbls retain most of an old brown over considerable pitting. Other metal parts retain a considerable amount of restored finishes on pitted surfaces, engraving considerably softened. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous marks, forend checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny with some light pitting. Locks are good. Left lock a bit mushy. Case is good with numerous marks and scratches. New interior is fine. 4-51593 MGM204 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2251

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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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	2251	$3,737.50	JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 8430. (1819) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp 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). Rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is scroll engraved. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. Grip is fitted with safety lever engraved “Safety”. Finely marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip and forend are checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, inlet brass corners, and sliding lock closure, is lined in green cloth with reproduction Manton label on lid. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 253 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbls retain most of an old brown over considerable pitting. Other metal parts retain a considerable amount of restored finishes on pitted surfaces, engraving considerably softened. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous marks, forend checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny with some light pitting. Locks are good. Left lock a bit mushy. Case is good with numerous marks and scratches. New interior is fine. 4-51593 MGM204 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2251 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.