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automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a casehardened boxlock action which has “MANTON & Co.” signatures on either side and displays gorgeous extensive gold inlaid
scroll engraving that spills onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both the upper and lower
tang where it encompasses the serial number inlaid in gold. The rifle features bushed firing
pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold “SAFE” indicator. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with matching gold inlaid fittings and a pistol grip stock with casehardened and gold inlaid grip cap, rear sling stud, raised cheekpiece, blank inscription oval, and an orange rubber recoil pad. Included is a modern wood and leather takedown case marked “P.E.S.” on the lid and containing nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler, and a leather sling. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, some loss of gold finish on the bottom of the front barrel lug, plum coloration to much of the blue, and minor handling evidence. The revarnished wood is very fine with minor chipping at the upper tang, a few light dings and scratches,
and overall sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Manton & Co. Boxlock Double Rifle in .360 Express with Case - Serial no. 13802, 360 Express cal., 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued steel barrels featuring a beaded blade front sight with
flip-up moon bead, three-leaf (one standing, two folding) rear sight with gold range indicators on the matted rear quarter rib, “MANTON & Co., GUNMAKERS. CALCUTTA & DELHI. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.E. THE
VICEROY” and “360 No. 2 3’ 55 GRAINS SMOKELESS. 320 GRAIN S.N.S.P. BULLET” marked on the right and left tubes respectively, flourish of scroll
engraving on the rib extension, period London nitro proofs, and chambers with