JOSEPH MANTON SINGLE PERCUSSION WITH CASE.

SN 1635. (ca 1801) Cal. 26 bore. .564 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist octagon to 16-sided to round with fine wedding band transition, bbl, is fitted with under rib mounting two plain pipes holding ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap). Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, London proofs, and bbl makers mark “WF” (William Fullerd). A boss has been added to right side of bbl at time of percussion conversion. A gold poincon is on top of patent breech, which is fitted with vented platinum blow-out. Breech iron is engraved with well cut flowers, scroll, and stand-of-arms. Lock with flat plate and square tail has been converted to percussion with addition of early, broad, flat faced hammer with replaceable cup type nose. Fence from orig flintlock has been retained. Lock and hammer are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Joseph Manton Patent” is on bottom of plate. Nicely figured, dense, European walnut straight grip stock measures 12-1/2″ over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with scroll and dog and bird scene. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll, dog on bow, and SN at grip. Steel nose cap is engraved with sunburst on each side. Stock features drop points, coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: approx .050. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 12-1/2″. Nice quality mahogany case with gold strap corner reinforcement and pivoting hook closure, is lined in purple velvet. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 221 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back where it states that “this gun was made for a lady or a boy, as it is 42-1/4″ overall and weighs under 4 pounds”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains most of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern. Other metal parts are gray to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, checkering worn and filled. There are considerable repairs around lock, with some added wood. Bore is fair, lightly pitted throughout. Lock is crisp. Case retains most of an old refinish over scratches, marks and cracks, with some subsequent marks. Interior cloth is good with many marks and compressions. 4-51583 MGM192 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2254

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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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	2254	$4,600.00	JOSEPH MANTON SINGLE PERCUSSION WITH CASE. SN 1635. (ca 1801) Cal. 26 bore. .564 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist octagon to 16-sided to round with fine wedding band transition, bbl, is fitted with under rib mounting two plain pipes holding ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap). Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, London proofs, and bbl makers mark “WF” (William Fullerd). A boss has been added to right side of bbl at time of percussion conversion. A gold poincon is on top of patent breech, which is fitted with vented platinum blow-out. Breech iron is engraved with well cut flowers, scroll, and stand-of-arms. Lock with flat plate and square tail has been converted to percussion with addition of early, broad, flat faced hammer with replaceable cup type nose. Fence from orig flintlock has been retained. Lock and hammer are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Joseph Manton Patent” is on bottom of plate. Nicely figured, dense, European walnut straight grip stock measures 12-1/2″ over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with scroll and dog and bird scene. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll, dog on bow, and SN at grip. Steel nose cap is engraved with sunburst on each side. Stock features drop points, coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: approx .050. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 12-1/2″. Nice quality mahogany case with gold strap corner reinforcement and pivoting hook closure, is lined in purple velvet. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 221 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back where it states that “this gun was made for a lady or a boy, as it is 42-1/4″ overall and weighs under 4 pounds”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains most of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern. Other metal parts are gray to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, checkering worn and filled. There are considerable repairs around lock, with some added wood. Bore is fair, lightly pitted throughout. Lock is crisp. Case retains most of an old refinish over scratches, marks and cracks, with some subsequent marks. Interior cloth is good with many marks and compressions. 4-51583 MGM192 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2254 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 SINGLE PERCUSSION WITH CASE.