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LOT 474
Manton & Co. 8 Bore Single Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case -
Serial no. 5936, 8 Bore gauge, 36 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with
a blued steel barrel featuring a single bead sight, “MANTON & Co. MAKERS TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF
EDINBURGH K. G. LONDON & CALCUTTA” signed on the rear sighting flat, 3 1/4 inch chamber with
extractor, and Birmingham proof marks dating to between 1887 and 1896 on the flats along with
1989 dated Birmingham reproof marks. The barrel is fitted to the casehardened backaction which has light border engraving
as well as “MANTON & Co.” on the lockplate and features a Jones underlever and
a rebounding hammer. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol
grip stock with casehardened grip cap, blank inscription oval, and Silver’s type recoil pad. Includes a leather flat case containing
cleaning tools and a shell loader. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of
pull; weight 10 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes, some areas of pitting. light
handling evidence, a few small marks in the wood, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. The forend is slightly loose;
otherwise, mechanically excellent. The vase is very good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 473
Massive Civil Service C.S.L./Charles Lancaster 4 Bore Single Barrel
Hammer Shotgun - Serial no. 27012, 4 gauge, 42 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. This massive market hunting gun was built with a browned Damascus steel barrel featuring
a single brass bead sight, “CIVIL SERVICE. C.S.L.d. 28, HAYMARKET LONDON.” signed on the rear sighting flat,
4 inch chamber with extractor, and London proof marks dating to between 1887 and 1896 on the flats. Civil Service C.S.L. was a trade name
used by Charles Lancaster. The barrel is fitted to the casehardened action which has light border engraving as well as “C.S. C.S.L.d.” on
the back action lockplate and features a Jones underlever and a rebounding hammer. The gun is
fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with lever forend latch and round knob semi-pistol grip
stock with blank inscription oval, a hole bored through for a lanyard, and a Silver’s type recoil pad. Includes a Naugahyde case fitted for the gun
containing cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight
15 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 95% brown finish, 98% case colors, some patches of pitting, light handling evidence,
and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 472
Large Engraved British Westley Richards 6 Bore Single Barrel Percussion Wildfowling
Sporting Shotgun - Serial no. 1322, 6 bore gauge, 41 1/2 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened/
blue finish, walnut stock. The browned Damascus barrel is signed
“WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST. LONDON” on top, with
“WESTLEY RICHARDS” on the lock. The Westley Richards firm was active
at their famous 170 New Bond Street location between 1829-1854,
according to translated information on page 1041 of “Der Neue Stockel,
Volume 2” by Heer, in which the book indicates William Bishop was involved between 1829-1846. This large shotgun is
of the type that would have been used for commercial seal hunting or large scale market
waterfowl hunting in England, Canada, or the United States. With the
advent of large scale muzzleloading weapons such as this
one, also referred to as punt guns, hunters could kill dozens of birds with a single blast. It measures at 58
inches in overall length, with a 41 1/2 inch barrel and an approximately .95 inch bore diameter measured
from the muzzle, indicating it is a 6 bore (aka 6 gauge). Bead front sight, engraving of a waterfowl on top
of the breech, scroll engraved upper tang with sighting groove, scroll engraved lock with scroll engraved
dolphin headed hammer, scroll engraved fittings, lower tang with engraved pineapple finial, and border engraving. “476/57” marked
on the left breech flat of the barrel, and “1322” on the lower tang. It is fitted with a full length stock with a checkered wrist, engraved
fittings, and a brass tipped wooden ram rod. Includes a canvas sleeve.
CONDITION: Very good, retains much of the period refurbished brown twist finish on the barrel, with smooth brown and gray patina on the casehardened lock and breech, 30% dull blue finish on the fittings, with sharp engraving.
Stock is also very good, with nice figure, a few professional repairs, light dents and scratches, and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750