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LOT 501
Very Fine Engraved Manton & Co. 8 Bore Rotary Underlever Double Barrel Dangerous Game Hammer Rifle with Case - Serial no. 5770, 8 Bore gauge, 24 inch bbl., blued/casehardened finish, walnut stock. With blued steel barrels and broad raised matted rib with bead front sight, rear sight of one standing and two folding leaves each with platinum inlaid center lines and graduated from “50” to “150” yards, doll’s head extension engraved with a shell, and respectively signed on the barrels “MANTON & CO. GUN MAKERS TO HRH THE” and “DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G. LONDON & CALCUTTA.” Casehardened action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back action locks, the right lock signed “MANTON & CO.”, underlever and furniture. Double border line and light scroll engraving throughout. Figured pistol grip stock with raised cheek piece, checkered grip and forearm. This 17 pound steel barrel, transition-to-nitro is regulated for 915 grain conical bullets. Barrels and action struck with London black powder proof marks. With brass cornered oak and leather case of recent manufacture with accessories, the lid with Manton & Co. printed trade labels.
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