Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 27:
Description
MANTON & CO
A 16 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR. Ser No 80178.
Ribbed butt on well matched extension, chequered straight grip and forend. Tapered rib engraved ‘MANTON & CO. GUN MAKERS. CALCUTTA & DELHI’. Treble grip action, hold open top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’ inlaid in gold. The action engraved with limited acanthus scrolling. Weight 6lb 1oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 1/2, 3/4, Barrels 28", Pull 15 1/4", OAL 45 1/2"
Proof .655 / .662
Readings .662, .664
Walls 30, 33
Marginally in proof, gauges at 662
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
M-C/D, F-C, W-C/D Finish to barrels nearly intact. Some silvering to muzzle. The action has been extensively polished. The stock refurbished - two vestigial small dents.
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