MANTON 470- NICE STUFF- 26" EXTRACT CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- EXC PLUS BORES- SOLID RIFLE- DOLLS HEAD THIRD BITE
Guns International #: 100422523 Seller's Inventory #: y440
Category: Double Rifles -
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Seller: Champlin
Company: Champlin Firearms Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/07
First Name: George
Last Name: Caswell
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73702
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 237-7388
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
5 Plus Days
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Description:
#68797, Manton & Co., London & Calcutta: A Manton & Co. 470 Nitro Express Made about 1920, 26" Extractor Chopper Lump Barrels with a dolls head extension plus a third bite, Proved at 75 Cordite with a 500 grain bullet, 1/4 rib with 1 standing & 2 folding, Bushed strikers, Double triggers, 90% coverage of very nice period scroll engraving, 14 5/8" LOP over a 7/8" Silvers pad with plugs for removal, It will go near 14 7/8" with a 1" pad, Very slight cast-off for the right hand, 10 lbs. 15 oz., A very nice piece of wood with excellent color and contrast, The barrels with 97% blue, The stock reoiled and remains at 96%, The checkering is at 98%, 15% original case colors remain and it has a very nice patina, The bores are excellent plus with sharp & crisp lands the entire way and no pits. It is tight as a tick with a lot of bite remaining. This is flat out a nice pre-war British double rifle that will go the balance of this century. ///////////////////////// There is no argument that the most famous name in the history of English gunmaking is Manton. The brothers John and Joseph are credited for the development of the modern shotgun. Joseph Manton was considered the most inventive brain in the firearms field of his period. At one time Thomas Boss and James Purdey were employed by Joseph Manton, also William Bishop of Westley Richards, Joseph Brazier of lock fame and Charles Lancaster all were influenced by Joseph Manton. Manton & Co. was started in Calcutta in 1825 and was still dealing in Big Game Rifles, Winchester, Mauser, FN, Smith & Wesson, Browning A5's and Webley well into the 20th century. They were also at 116 Jermyn Street in London but this Manton #68797 was built in Birmingham on a very solid trade action of the proper size and weight.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes