3159 CASED ENGLISH JOHN MANTON PERCUSSION FOWLER.

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 12:08UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
Cal. 12 Bore. S# 4888 (on bottom of barrel). The 31.5" barrel has faceted transition. Bore chokes appear to measure Full. "MANTON" marked lock. Wedge fastened walnut stock with horn forearm tip, steel thimble, pineapple finial triggerguard tang, checkering at wrist & Steel buttplate. UANTTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hardwood case appears to be mahogany. Green cloth compartmentalized interior with John Manton label on lid. Case contains lock & lock parts, large leather powder bag. CONDITION: gun is disassembled into small parts with lock incomplete & no nipple on breech. Metal has gray/brown patina appearance with dents, & corrosion spots. Sanded & refinished wood shows smoothened checkering, marks & sm. cracks. Dark bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26150/MD). $300-500.