Joseph Manton Shotgun
Joseph Manton was the 'father' of the London gun industry, and has introduced famous makers such as James Purdey, Boss Thomas, William Greener, Charles Lancaster and Joseph Lang. 'But for him we should all have been a parcel or blacksmith' stated James Purdey. Angry font free. Joseph Manton died in 1835 in poverty, being in prison because of all debts.
- Joseph Mantion (1766-1835), his (half?) brother, was also a gun maker and by 1825 was considered better than John, taking his place as the recognized foremost gun maker in England. Joseph Manton apparently had no successors, but John had extablished a company, J. Manton & Son, which became J. AFAIK, the company is still in.
- A MOST UNUSUAL 18-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN CONVERTED BY S.& C. SMITH, various serial numbers, the 31 1/2in. Browned twist barrels signed 'JOSEPH MANTON, HANNOVER SQUARE LONDON' (refreshed) originally from a tubelock dated 1820, serial numbered '8791' maker marked 'C.L.' For Charles Lancaster and numbered for '1' of a pair, the matching number colour hardened breech-blocks with platinum line and touch-holes, the top of both breeches inlet with a rectangular.
- The revered Joseph Manton along with a number of others, including James Purdey, were searching for an easy way to us. Item was passed.
Date:circa 1825 Signed: Joseph Manton, s/n 3151
With 28 inch browned sighted barrels, inscribed on the rib JOSEPH MANTON ∙ HANOVER SQUARE ∙ LONDON, long finely engraved tang, signed back action locks engraved with game scenes and foliage, figured walnut half stock with finely engraved steel furniture depicting scrolls foliage and game scenes; in its original mahogany case lined with green baize with accessories including black leather covered powder flask, shot belt, brass powder and shot measure, spring cramp and Rowntree cap tin; the interior of the lid with a Hanover Square trade label, the exterior with inset circular carrying handle. London proof marks.t here
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Price:£2,950