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A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, NO. 10111
29 1/2-inch barrels, the breeches with gold lined plugs, the locks signed "Joseph Manton, London", possibly spuriously, rollers to frizzen springs, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14 3/4-inch pull, 5lb. 7oz., black powder proof, heavily worn overall, in an oak case with reproduction label
S58
The overall quality of the gun is not consistent with the maker and it is likely that is has been spuriously assembled. |
Sold for £700
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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