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J. Manton &Co. 10 gauge Side By Side Shotgun [160027]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
J. Manton &Co. 10 gauge Side By Side Shotgun [160027]
SOLD
325.00USD+ (81.25) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Jan 21 @ 11:28UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This 10 gauge shotgun is marked "J.Manton & Co." on both side locks. It is marked "J. Manton & Co. London Laminated Steel" on the rib between barrels. S/N 4567 indicate an early top release shotgun c. 1870-1880's. The serial numbers are all matching on the water-table, barrel bottom, and forearm. British proof marks from Birmingham and London indicate a black powder construction. The gun is 10 ga., 3 in. chambers, dirty bore, 32 in. barrels, exposed hammers, shell lifters without extractors, a top break release and dolls head barrel alignment. The barrels have a soft Damascus twist steel for 32 in. another indicator for black powder use. The gun has several detractors; the right barrel has a dent mid-length, the forearm has chips on both sides but all original wood, the stock has been refinished, the checkering is smooth, the left hammer will not hold at full cock and the rigger-guard is missing after the screw mount. When closed, the barrels appear to be on-face. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. No FFL required. Please see photos for details.

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