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This sporting gun is documented in “The Mantons: Gunmakers” by Neal and Back on pages 24 and 229 and in pages 81, 82, and 102 as well as in “British Gunmakers: Their Trade Cards, Cases & Equipment, 1760-1860”
by Neal in plate 408 on page 114 (copy included) and in Back’s “The Mantons: 1782-1878” on page 84 and in plates 88a+b and 100. It was sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge on November 10, 2006, in lot 32, as part of their sale of W. Keith Neal’s collection. Also included is a Dec. 2, 1937, letter from H. Clarke & Sons to Neal agreeing to sell the gun to him for 10 pounds.
It comes in a mahogany case with a variety of loading and maintenance equipment, including a Frith patent powder flask, flint wallet with flints, shot belt, and more.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 90% plus of the brown twist finish and distinct twist patterns on the barrel, bright gold, dark original case colors on the lock and breech, 75% original blue finish, smooth patina on the balance, and minimal overall wear. The stock is very fine and has crisp checkering, some scattered light dings and scratches, and smooth
oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. The case has a replacement handle and a crack in the lid and general mild wear from age and storage.
The accessories are mostly fine with minor wear. This is a beautiful, documented, Joseph Manton flintlock sporting gun from the collection of British firearms and Manton family gunmakers expert W. Keith Neal. Provenance: The W. Keith Neal Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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