UNUSUAL S x S KRIDER CASED SHOTGUN.

UNUSUAL S x S KRIDER CASED SHOTGUN. SN 6000. This case, with its orig John Krider Gun Maker label, contains a complete Joseph Manton dbl bbl shotgun. The case has a brass plaque on the outside of the lid marked “DUNCAN”. The 30″ side-by-side 12 ga. bbls are marked in script “Joseph Manton’s New Improvements by His MAJESTY’S PATENT”. The early finely engraved locks are marked “MANTON” and the walnut stock is checkered at the wrist. The iron trigger guard, tang, and butt plate are finely engraved and the trigger guard is marked with the 6000 serial number. This Manton shotgun was made ca. 1813-1814 when Manton was at 27 Davies St. in London. The underside of each bbl is marked “WF” for William Fullard and “6000”. William Fullard was one of four gunsmiths working for Manton. He was located at 56 Compton St. The case also includes a much more recent second stock assembly containing finely engraved locks marked “JOHN KRIDER” with finely engraved iron hardware. This Krider stock assembly was custom made to fit the orig Manton bbls. The leather James Dixon & Sons flask is marked in ink “?. S. Duncan, 113 No. 19th St, Philadelphia, Oct 19th ’72” and “JWD Sr”. The case also includes a “C.M. Powers Gun Cleaner, Pat. June 28 ’86, FARIES MFG. CO. LECATUR, ILL”. It is assumed Mr. Duncan, Sr.’s favorite high-grade English shotgun was inherited by his son, who had John Krider custom-build an American-style shotgun stock to fit his father’s Manton bbls and had both sets cased by Krider. PROVENANCE: Ex Vern Eklund, Ill., Collection. R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: The Krider stock assembly is in excellent condition showing much of the orig case hardening on the metal parts, and the walnut stock is in very nice condition with only minor dents. The trigger guard does exhibit a great deal of pitting. The Manton shotgun is in better than average condition showing signs of much use but no abuse. 4-31731 RGG40 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1556	$4,025.00	UNUSUAL S x S KRIDER CASED SHOTGUN. SN 6000. This case, with its orig John Krider Gun Maker label, contains a complete Joseph Manton dbl bbl shotgun. The case has a brass plaque on the outside of the lid marked “DUNCAN”. The 30″ side-by-side 12 ga. bbls are marked in script “Joseph Manton’s New Improvements by His MAJESTY’S PATENT”. The early finely engraved locks are marked “MANTON” and the walnut stock is checkered at the wrist. The iron trigger guard, tang, and butt plate are finely engraved and the trigger guard is marked with the 6000 serial number. This Manton shotgun was made ca. 1813-1814 when Manton was at 27 Davies St. in London. The underside of each bbl is marked “WF” for William Fullard and “6000”. William Fullard was one of four gunsmiths working for Manton. He was located at 56 Compton St. The case also includes a much more recent second stock assembly containing finely engraved locks marked “JOHN KRIDER” with finely engraved iron hardware. This Krider stock assembly was custom made to fit the orig Manton bbls. The leather James Dixon & Sons flask is marked in ink “?. S. Duncan, 113 No. 19th St, Philadelphia, Oct 19th ’72” and “JWD Sr”. The case also includes a “C.M. Powers Gun Cleaner, Pat. June 28 ’86, FARIES MFG. CO. LECATUR, ILL”. It is assumed Mr. Duncan, Sr.’s favorite high-grade English shotgun was inherited by his son, who had John Krider custom-build an American-style shotgun stock to fit his father’s Manton bbls and had both sets cased by Krider. PROVENANCE: Ex Vern Eklund, Ill., Collection. R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: The Krider stock assembly is in excellent condition showing much of the orig case hardening on the metal parts, and the walnut stock is in very nice condition with only minor dents. The trigger guard does exhibit a great deal of pitting. The Manton shotgun is in better than average condition showing signs of much use but no abuse. 4-31731 RGG40 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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