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Contemporary Joseph Manton London Marked Half Stock Percussion/Flintlock Rifle with Accessories

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Contemporary Joseph Manton London Marked Half Stock Percussion/Flintlock Rifle with Accessories
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Estimate: $1000 - 2000
This rifle is currently installed with a flintlock action but can be converted to percussion. A blue percussion action is included (bolster is included). Both lock plates are marked "JOSEPH MANTON / LONDON". Barrel is equipped with a globe front sight and a Micro rear sight. Has double set triggers and silver furniture. Nicely figured maple half stock with ornate silver patchbox, a monogrammed silver star overlay on the cheekpiece, and incised carving. Engraved side plate and trigger guard. Consignor notes that William Buchele did the patch box with the silver prepared by L. Johnston.
BBL: 30 inch octagon
Stock: maple
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine as custom made. The barrel retains 95% custom blue finish showing a faint plum patina the silver has some areas of varnish. The stock is excellent with a couple minor handling marks and an area of textured varnish on the buttstock (left side).