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J. Manton SxS Hammer Gun 12 Ga. SN: 14573

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
J. Manton SxS Hammer Gun 12 Ga. SN: 14573
British make double barrel shotgun. Features exposed hammers, back locks, double triggers, 32" Steel barrels with low smooth rib, brass bead front sight, top lever opening, checkered wood forend , grip wood butt stock with shallow checkered wrist, horn grip cap smooth metal buttplate. Bores are rough, many small areas of light pitting throughout. Barrels are brown color, mottled shades, light patina in several places. Other metal is grayish color with darker spots from cleaned patina. Hammers are slightly loose, action operates properly,. Wood is fair condition, distressed with many dents "J MANTON & Co" on lock plates is feint, British proofs, serial number matched in 3 places. Screw on left hammer is replacement, butt plate has a 1' chip on the bottom, there is a chip out of the comb, and under the right lock plate. Joseph Manton (1766-1835) has a Wikipedia page. Condition is NRA Fair/ Antique Firearm.