*MANTON & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 13802. Cal. .360 no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and matching ramp front base with small bead and fold-up night bead, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gun Makers. Calcutta & Delhi. By Appointment to H. E. The Viceroy.” and “.360 No 2 3″ 55 Grains Smokeless, 320 Grain S. N. S. P. Bullet”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs, bottom of splinter with “Made in England”. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock PHV-1 case hardened action features automatic safety, clover leaf dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved “Manton & Co” on each side, and is fine cross hatch shaded overall. Where scroll engraving would normally be found, there is scrolled gold damascening at nearly 60% coverage. This treatment extends to top lever and trigger guard, which has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “P. E. S” on top, is lined in green cloth, and has paper Manton & Co label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood handled brass cleaning rod, nickel-plated snap caps and square oil bottle, and thong type rifle sling. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. All other metal parts retain essentially all of a well done re-color case hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Bores are excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and slight evidence of erosion at throat. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Action has been glass bedded. New case is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs in leather. Interior is slightly soiled. Reproduction label and accessories are excellent. An interesting rifle from the Raj in a caliber which is thought of as being the equal of the .375 H & H, and in some instances, more effective, given its 320 grain bullet. 4-50427 MGM174 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3379

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	3379	$0.00	MANTON & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 13802. Cal. .360 no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and matching ramp front base with small bead and fold-up night bead, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gun Makers. Calcutta & Delhi. By Appointment to H. E. The Viceroy.” and “.360 No 2 3″ 55 Grains Smokeless, 320 Grain S. N. S. P. Bullet”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs, bottom of splinter with “Made in England”. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock PHV-1 case hardened action features automatic safety, clover leaf dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved “Manton & Co” on each side, and is fine cross hatch shaded overall. Where scroll engraving would normally be found, there is scrolled gold damascening at nearly 60% coverage. This treatment extends to top lever and trigger guard, which has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “P. E. S” on top, is lined in green cloth, and has paper Manton & Co label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood handled brass cleaning rod, nickel-plated snap caps and square oil bottle, and thong type rifle sling. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. All other metal parts retain essentially all of a well done re-color case hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Bores are excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and slight evidence of erosion at throat. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Action has been glass bedded. New case is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs in leather. Interior is slightly soiled. Reproduction label and accessories are excellent. An interesting rifle from the Raj in a caliber which is thought of as being the equal of the .375 H & H, and in some instances, more effective, given its 320 grain bullet. 4-50427 MGM174 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3379 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*MANTON & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.