Summer Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Sold for: £220
Horn butt carved with woodland scene, chequered straight grip and Hackett-type snap-on splinter forend with horn finial. Deeply carved fences, back action, non-rebounding hares ears hammers, hold open top lever. The action coarsely and spuriously engraved ‘J MANTON’ to the sides. 1868 rules of proof Birmingham.
Weight 7lb 14oz, Barrels 29 3/4", Pull 14 1/8", OAL 46"
FAA – Sect 58. Can be held as an antique or curio without a licence.
Condition Report:
Metal – D,
Finish – D,
Stock – C -,
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