JOHN MANTON, LONDON HALF-STOCK FOWLER.

Cal. 10 ga. 33-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl, bbl has a damascene treatment, and there is a gold cartouche inlaid at the breech “MANTON LONDON”, also, there is a silver touch-hole “bushing”, the orig flintlock is also signed “MANTON”. Walnut stock has a curved cheek rest and also an engraved trigger guard, and a hornnose-cap. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Appears to have orig finish. The gun has wrist checkering that is somewhat visible, but gun shows evidence of much use, but otherwise well cared for. Typically, the wood in front of the lock appears to have been replaced or repaired, as well as the area behind the lock on the bbl. 4-51588 SDH17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3322

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3322	$2,012.50	JOHN MANTON, LONDON HALF-STOCK FOWLER. Cal. 10 ga. 33-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl, bbl has a damascene treatment, and there is a gold cartouche inlaid at the breech “MANTON LONDON”, also, there is a silver touch-hole “bushing”, the orig flintlock is also signed “MANTON”. Walnut stock has a curved cheek rest and also an engraved trigger guard, and a hornnose-cap. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Appears to have orig finish. The gun has wrist checkering that is somewhat visible, but gun shows evidence of much use, but otherwise well cared for. Typically, the wood in front of the lock appears to have been replaced or repaired, as well as the area behind the lock on the bbl. 4-51588 SDH17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3322 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, LONDON HALF-STOCK FOWLER.