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JOHN MANTON & SON
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12003, CONVERTED FROM MUZZLE LOADING
28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved with the maker's name and address, numbered 2 and further engraved "Converted to breech loader by Thomas Bissel, 75 Crahan Road, South Bermondsey, London", the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
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Sold for £750
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 29 August 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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