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Furniture comprising trigger plates engraved with pineapple finials, trigger guards engraved with pointer seeking a game bird in
meadow grass on the bows and a running hare on the tangs, and heel plates engraved with three partridges in a pastoral setting. The
forearms with silver oval barrel key escutcheons. The forearms have a small wood insert, this taken in conjunction with the position
of the small German silver numbered escutcheons on the underside of the butt and the presence of two cut outs in case tray
partitions indicates that these guns had sling mounts at some time, removed during their working life. Sling mounts on double
guns are favored more in Continental Europe than elsewhere, and with Albert being German the sling mounts may have been
original factory fitments to his taste. Original brass mounted ramrod with worm. London proof marks. In original brass bound
mahogany case with lift-out tray, lined in crimson velvet and with working key. The inside of the lid with John Manton & Son
trade label of circa 1862 covering an earlier trade label. With accessories including “T” shaped percussion nipple wrench with
pricker and spare percussion nipples, circular brass percussion cap dispenser and sealed tin of Joyce percussion caps. W. Keith
Neal and D.H.L. Back’s “The Manton Supplement” on p. 87 notes these guns as formerly being Prince Albert’s property.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels retain most of the rebrowned finish and have a clear rib signature. The underside of the patent
breeches has traces of original casehardened finish. The breeches, standing breech and locks have clear engraving and
signatures, and there is some handling softening to the engraving on the furniture. The stock is re-oiled and has occasional
storage and handling marks and blemishes and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with
some age marking and staining to the lining. The accessories are also generally very good. B) John Manton & Son Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 11541, 16 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels have most of the rebrowned finish remaining and a distinct signature. The underside of the patent
breeches has traces of original casehardened finish. The breeches, standing breech and locks have clear engraving and signatures, and
the furniture engraving has some handling softening. The stock is re-oiled and has some handling and storage marks and well-defined
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 157