*FINE MANTON & CO DELUXE GRADE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*FINE MANTON & CO DELUXE GRADE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump steel barrels have quarter rib, with doll’s head extension and third fastener. Express rear sight with 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 with 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 with 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 with scroll and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely figured European walnut full pistol grip 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 with mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: Approx. 1-5/8″. 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 with brushes, etc. and portion of target marked “470 Manton”, “47 M” showing 2 bullet holes an inch apart, one in the x ring. Consignor states that rifle shoots exceptionally well with factory Federal ammunition. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls show virtually all of London quality re-black. Action retains 40%-50% original bright case color, the remainder fading to silver gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard retain virtually all of a correct re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain most of what appears to be original, but may be a professional quality rubbed oil re-finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face (light is visible). Marks show that rear lump bears correctly on circle. Left bbl bears at bottom. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with very slight frosting in throat of right barrel. Relatively new, quality 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. 4-40678 MGM107 (25,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1290	$0.00	FINE MANTON & CO DELUXE GRADE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump steel barrels have quarter rib, with doll’s head extension and third fastener. Express rear sight with 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 with 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 with 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 with scroll and SN. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Nicely figured European walnut full pistol grip 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 with mullered borders. Anson release splinter forend has checkering and wood to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: Approx. 1-5/8″. 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 with brushes, etc. and portion of target marked “470 Manton”, “47 M” showing 2 bullet holes an inch apart, one in the x ring. Consignor states that rifle shoots exceptionally well with factory Federal ammunition. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls show virtually all of London quality re-black. Action retains 40%-50% original bright case color, the remainder fading to silver gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard retain virtually all of a correct re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain most of what appears to be original, but may be a professional quality rubbed oil re-finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face (light is visible). Marks show that rear lump bears correctly on circle. Left bbl bears at bottom. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with very slight frosting in throat of right barrel. Relatively new, quality 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. 4-40678 MGM107 (25,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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