UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF MANTON PATENT SCOTTISH ALL METAL SAW-HANDLED PERCUSSION OFFICERS PISTOLS.

UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF MANTON PATENT SCOTTISH ALL METAL SAW-HANDLED PERCUSSION OFFICERS PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. .480. 5-1/4″ Octagon twist barrels are engraved “Manton. Patent. London.” on top flats, probably referring to the use of John Manton’s patent breech. Breech plug is integral with German silver frame. There is a Birmingham proof on lower left flat of bbl, with another corresponding on frame. Steel ramrod in bridle, mounts in plain tubular German silver channel screwed to bbl. German silver saw-handled boxlock grip frame has flat-faced engraved steel percussion hammer on right side with fire-blued belt hook attached to left. Blued trigger is in shaped trigger guard, with spur. Frame is engraved with large open scroll. Oval grip caps are also scroll engraved, and mount with screws. Original oak case with pivoting hook closures, has deeply scalloped rectangular brass plate in lid. Interior is lined in green baize. Open compartments contain a blued-steel nutcracker type bullet mold marked “44”, combination turnscrew and pricker, tin of caps, Greenheart loading rod with ebony head and a very fine, extremely small, German silver powder flask, and the key. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as reconditioned many years ago, probably during period of use. Bbls retain nearly all of a correct brown, with good definition to pattern, lettering slightly washed. Hammers, belt hooks, triggers, and ramrods retain most of their bright fire-blue. Frames show evidence of use and polishing, with engraving slightly softened. Bores are very fine. Locks are crisp. Case is very fine, retaining most of its varnish finish, with many marks and rubs. Interior cloth is fine with some slight rubs, and could use some cleaning. Accessories are fine. Flask has some dark spots. 4-41426 MGM65 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2552	$6,900.00	UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF MANTON PATENT SCOTTISH ALL METAL SAW-HANDLED PERCUSSION OFFICERS PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. .480. 5-1/4″ Octagon twist barrels are engraved “Manton. Patent. London.” on top flats, probably referring to the use of John Manton’s patent breech. Breech plug is integral with German silver frame. There is a Birmingham proof on lower left flat of bbl, with another corresponding on frame. Steel ramrod in bridle, mounts in plain tubular German silver channel screwed to bbl. German silver saw-handled boxlock grip frame has flat-faced engraved steel percussion hammer on right side with fire-blued belt hook attached to left. Blued trigger is in shaped trigger guard, with spur. Frame is engraved with large open scroll. Oval grip caps are also scroll engraved, and mount with screws. Original oak case with pivoting hook closures, has deeply scalloped rectangular brass plate in lid. Interior is lined in green baize. Open compartments contain a blued-steel nutcracker type bullet mold marked “44”, combination turnscrew and pricker, tin of caps, Greenheart loading rod with ebony head and a very fine, extremely small, German silver powder flask, and the key. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as reconditioned many years ago, probably during period of use. Bbls retain nearly all of a correct brown, with good definition to pattern, lettering slightly washed. Hammers, belt hooks, triggers, and ramrods retain most of their bright fire-blue. Frames show evidence of use and polishing, with engraving slightly softened. Bores are very fine. Locks are crisp. Case is very fine, retaining most of its varnish finish, with many marks and rubs. Interior cloth is fine with some slight rubs, and could use some cleaning. Accessories are fine. Flask has some dark spots. 4-41426 MGM65 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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