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Joseph Manton percussion SxS shotgun Guns International #: 101354491 Seller's Inventory #: 8267 Category: Manton & Company Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: B C Kinsey Company: bckinsey Member Since: 9/28/10 State: Kansas Country: United States Phone: (913) 485-2380 Platinum Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Certified funds. Money Orders. Credit Cards: MC/VISA/Discover/AmEx and PayPal with 4% additional processing fee. Personal/Business checks with a few extra days for “collected funds” Description: Joseph Manton percussion SxS shotgun. In modern terms this muzzle loading shotgun is a 19 gauge. Joseph Manton is credited with being the innovator/father of modern sporting shotguns. Notable makers James Purdey, Thomas Boss, Charles Lancaster and others all worked for Manton and learned from Joseph Manton’s brilliant mind. This beautiful Damascus 31 1/4“ barreled percussion shotgun was built circa 1825. This date is not exact but it come from Manton’s in England. Except for a spot on the left barrel where the finish is gone this Manton remains in antique very fine original condition. The furniture may have had a coat of varnish added at some point but the wood to metal fit is excellent. Weight is 6 lbs. 11 oz. The LOP is 14 1/4", 2 3/16" DAC and 3" DAH with 1/4" cast for a right hand shooter. SN: 8267 SOLD Antique: Yes |