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John Manton & Son 12 Bore Hammergun with Extensive Game Scene Engraving – 2-3/4” Nitro Damascus Barrels
Guns International #: 102690594 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 56
Total Number of Listings: 1109
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
*** SOLD *** Handsome and interesting Manton hammergun from a legendary maker. Twelve-gauge game gun with non-rebounding hammers and highly figured nitro Damascus barrels. Extensive best quality game scene and scroll engraving on the action, lockplates, trigger guard, and metal buttplate. Highly figured French walnut stock and forearm. Manton no. 12083 was made circa the 1870’s according to the available records. Weighs 7lb 2oz.
The 28-3/4” highly figured nitro Damascus barrels were reproofed for (70mm) 2-3/4” shotshells in London in 2006. The barrels are topped by a raised solid concave gamestyle rib which is inscribed “John Manton & Son Dover Street London”. The right barrel is bored 0.733 with a constriction of 006 for Skeet choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.023. The left barrel is bored 0.734 and has a constriction of 0.010 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.028.
The straight grip stock and forearm are made of highly figured French walnut. Nice glossy hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is good. In an interesting twist the metal buttplate extends up along the top of the comb and is itself game scene engraved. There are some minor handling marks and an easily repairable dent in the buttstock. The forearm has an ebony tip. Stock dimensions are 14-1/4” including the thin metal buttplate by 1-3/4” by2-5/8”. Cast off for the righthand shot.
*** Please note that the photographs are part of the description. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period which begins when it arrives at the buyer’s FFL or specified address if the gun is classified as an Antique. Returns at buyer’s expense. ***
SOLD
Antique: Yes