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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A flintlock long gun by Manton, circa 1800

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

England
length 116,5 cm.
Smoothbore, three-barreled barrel. Octagonal breech with gold mark“MANTON LONDON” and gilded border, faceted central segment, round frame at the girdle and the second half of round section 17.4 mm cal at the nozzle. Tang with engraved trophy. Lock with plate signed “MANTON”, featuring an engraved frame and the effigy of a hound. Spring with anti-friction wheel. Working mechanism. Half wooden stock with small restorations and defects. Knurled handle. Iron mounts. Restored horn muzzle ring. Trigger guard engraved with hunting scene. Irton parts with pitting. Horn-tipped, wooden ramrod. Brass cartridge extractor.