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John Manton and Son, London. An absolutely stunning 14-bore, cased double barreled, Flintlock Sporting Gun, #10571, made in 1830.
Guns International #: 102580388 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850 - Antique Shotguns - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: Lewis Drake & Associates
Company: Lewis Drake & Associates
Member Since: 7/9/08
First Name: Lewis
Last Name: Drake
State: Kentucky
Zip: 42071
Country: United States
Phone: (270) 210-4304
Phone2: (270) 753-7200
Fax: (270) 753-2100
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
No Returns on Ammo, Gun Cases, and Vintage or Antique Accessories
Payment Types Accepted: AMEX, VISA, MC
Description:
John Manton and Son, London. An absolutely stunning14-bore, cased double barreled, Flintlock Sporting Gun, #10571, made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India".
Weight: 7 lbs. Stock dimensions: 14 ¼" LOP. Superb 31 3/4" Damascus barrels with absolutely pristine breeches, unaltered bores (.701"/.701"), and thick walls (.056"/.056") at the muzzles, retaining most of the original external finish. Stepped-in breeches engraved and with platinum lines inlaid fore-and-aft also have platinum-lined touch holes and retain much of the original hardening colors. The ramrod is original as is the spare that accompanies the gun. The peerless quality locks, retaining much original finish have deep-V pans (without platinum divider bars) and gooseneck cocks. The hammers have been struck a few times but, like the breeches, show little-or-no evidence of ever being used in the field. Absolutely mechanically perfect with extremely powerful main and feather springs as you would expect from this Maker! Beautifully engraved iron mounts retain much of the original dark blue finish with some of the finish worn off the trigger guard tang and butt plate. Nicely figured walnut stock has a few handling marks and a minor repair to the mortise just above the bar of the right lock. Overall the stock retains virtually all the original finish with sharp, crisp, checkering at the wrist. Silver wrist escutcheon, showing no wear, is engraved with a griffin and torse over the owners initials, "RHC". The whole in the original mahogany case with a complete compliment of original accessories including spare ramrod, stout 3-piece loading rod, Hawksley pigskin leather-covered powder flask signed in ink by hand, "G.H.W. Windsor-Clive" over an abbreviation for the Coldstream Guards referring to Lieutenant Colonel George Herbert Windsor Windsor-Clive (1835-1918), the second son of Robert Clive and younger brother of the original owner. Also included in the case are a leather flint wallet containing spare flints and two spare side nails, wad punch, double turnscrew, pan brush, and original key to the case ... all in fine condition.
Overall a magnificent original set, with impeccable provenance, mechanically absolutely perfect, the whole remaining in superb condition throughout, and suitable for the finest collection or use in the field today. Not likely you will ever see a finer example offered for sale.
Provenance:
Made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India".
Purchased by my friend, Norm Blank, around 1962 directly from the Earl of Plymouth's estate in a sale facilitated by Keith Neal.
Ownership passed to LDA in 2023.
Price On Request
Price: POR