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J. Manton & Co. 12 Gauge Side by Side Black Powder Shotgun [160035]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
J. Manton & Co. 12 Gauge Side by Side Black Powder Shotgun [160035]
SOLD
300.00USD+ (75.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Jan 21 @ 11:29UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This J. Manton & Co. side by side 12 gauge shotgun is proofed for black powder in Birmingham, England. It is 48.5 in overall length with 31.75 in. browned Damascus barrels "laminated steel" on a #2 frame. Barrels are dirty without pitting or dents, on a soft brown even pattern twist. The back action locks have rebound hammers, double triggers, and a side release lever. The frame is round bodied. C. 1870-1880's. S/N 4979. The forearms is held with a captive wedge and the inlayed tip is missing. The receiver is on-face but not tight. The buttstock is European walnut with a Prince of Wales rounded pistol grip. The wrist is cracked by pressure from the second screw on the tang. The action works properly. Overall condition is fair to good, some handling marks on the stock. 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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