*CLASSIC MANTON & CO BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*CLASSIC MANTON & CO BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. (ca 1925) Cal. .470 Nitro. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, 2 folding leaf express sights transitioning to concave mid-rib with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight mounted in shaped and file cut ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co” and “London and Calcutta”, and stamped “FOR CORDITE” and “.470 3-1/4 CASE”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. SN is stamped on loop, and large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust Webley long bar action features pivoting third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and brushed strikers. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. All metal parts are engraved with 70% coverage well cut shaded open scroll. “Manton & Co” is on each side of action. SN is on grip. Nicely streaked and flame figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, nicely sculpted shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Large sling eye and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Good quality tan leather case with brown leather stitched corners is lined with burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc coated steel and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, black wallet with brushes and mops, and a pair of snap caps. Also in case is a portion of target showing 2 bullet holes, one in x ring, and one 1-1/4″ below it with notation “470 Manton”. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptionally well with Federal factory ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of London quality re-black over one or 2 light pinprick pits that did not polish out. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, turning to silver on fences and bottom edges. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever have nearly all of their correct charcoal re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish but is most likely an old and correct re-finish, with a few minor marks. Correctly re-cut checkering shows some wear. Bores are excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face, showing a glimmer of light. Case is very fine with a few minor marks on exterior. Straps are a bit tired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine, as are accessories. A nicely balanced fast handling rifle. 4-45058 MGM132 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1220	$21,275.00	CLASSIC MANTON & CO BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. (ca 1925) Cal. .470 Nitro. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, 2 folding leaf express sights transitioning to concave mid-rib with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight mounted in shaped and file cut ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co” and “London and Calcutta”, and stamped “FOR CORDITE” and “.470 3-1/4 CASE”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. SN is stamped on loop, and large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust Webley long bar action features pivoting third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and brushed strikers. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. All metal parts are engraved with 70% coverage well cut shaded open scroll. “Manton & Co” is on each side of action. SN is on grip. Nicely streaked and flame figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, nicely sculpted shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Large sling eye and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Good quality tan leather case with brown leather stitched corners is lined with burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc coated steel and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, black wallet with brushes and mops, and a pair of snap caps. Also in case is a portion of target showing 2 bullet holes, one in x ring, and one 1-1/4″ below it with notation “470 Manton”. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptionally well with Federal factory ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of London quality re-black over one or 2 light pinprick pits that did not polish out. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, turning to silver on fences and bottom edges. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever have nearly all of their correct charcoal re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish but is most likely an old and correct re-finish, with a few minor marks. Correctly re-cut checkering shows some wear. Bores are excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face, showing a glimmer of light. Case is very fine with a few minor marks on exterior. Straps are a bit tired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine, as are accessories. A nicely balanced fast handling rifle. 4-45058 MGM132 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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