*FINE MANTON & CO BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*FINE MANTON & CO BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. Cal. 470 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls have quarter rib, with doll’s head extension and third fastener, express rear sight w/ one standing, and 2 folding leaves and platinum lines, marked for 100, 200, and 300 yds. is dovetailed through rib. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised, file cut, nicely shaped base. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co. London & Calcutta” as well as “For cordite” and “470 3 1/4 case”. Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs, for “470 Ex”, and “cordite 75-500 MAX”. Loop is stamped w/ SN “68797”. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust long bar Webley action has Birmingham proofs on water table and features bushed strikers, pivoting bolt third fastener, and automatic safety. Action is engraved w/ well executed shaded openwork scroll at about 80% coverage, and “Manton & Co” is on both sides. Trigger guard extends to steel grip cap, and is engraved w/ scroll and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely figured full pistol grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features shadow line cheek piece for right hand shooter, drop points, sling eye, vacant silver oval, steel grip cap and 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: Approx. 2″. Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz. Leather case has stitched leather corners, lined in maroon cloth. Accessories include Parker Hale cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, leather wallet w/ brushes, etc. and portion of target marked “470 Manton”, “47 m” showing 2 bullet holes an inch apart, one in the x ring. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls show virtually all of London quality re-black. There are a few areas near breech w/ pin prick pitting that didn’t polish out. Action retains 40%-50% original case color, fading to silver gray. Floor plate, top lever, and trigger guard retain virtually all of a re-blue. Stocks retain most of a professional quality rubbed oil re-finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny w/ very slight frosting in throat of right barrel. Relatively new case has a few minor scuffs on exterior. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good. Accessories are as new. A great dangerous game rifle, in the most sought after caliber. 4-37673 MGM12 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1240	$26,000.00	FINE MANTON & CO BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. Cal. 470 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls have quarter rib, with doll’s head extension and third fastener, express rear sight w/ one standing, and 2 folding leaves and platinum lines, marked for 100, 200, and 300 yds. is dovetailed through rib. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised, file cut, nicely shaped base. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co. London & Calcutta” as well as “For cordite” and “470 3 1/4 case”. Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs, for “470 Ex”, and “cordite 75-500 MAX”. Loop is stamped w/ SN “68797”. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust long bar Webley action has Birmingham proofs on water table and features bushed strikers, pivoting bolt third fastener, and automatic safety. Action is engraved w/ well executed shaded openwork scroll at about 80% coverage, and “Manton & Co” is on both sides. Trigger guard extends to steel grip cap, and is engraved w/ scroll and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely figured full pistol grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features shadow line cheek piece for right hand shooter, drop points, sling eye, vacant silver oval, steel grip cap and 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: Approx. 2″. Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz. Leather case has stitched leather corners, lined in maroon cloth. Accessories include Parker Hale cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, leather wallet w/ brushes, etc. and portion of target marked “470 Manton”, “47 m” showing 2 bullet holes an inch apart, one in the x ring. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls show virtually all of London quality re-black. There are a few areas near breech w/ pin prick pitting that didn’t polish out. Action retains 40%-50% original case color, fading to silver gray. Floor plate, top lever, and trigger guard retain virtually all of a re-blue. Stocks retain most of a professional quality rubbed oil re-finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny w/ very slight frosting in throat of right barrel. Relatively new case has a few minor scuffs on exterior. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good. Accessories are as new. A great dangerous game rifle, in the most sought after caliber. 4-37673 MGM12 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}