A 28-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE with browned twist leaf-sighted barrels rifled with seven grooves and signed in full on the elevated rib, engraved case-hardened breeches, scroll engraved case-hardened tang, signed scroll engraved case-hardened bolted locks, figured walnut half-stock (fore-end with minor crack), chequered grip, scroll engraved case-hardened iron mounts including butt-plate, trigger-guard with chequered spur, and fore-end cap, iron sling mounts, vacant silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted wooden ramrod, and most of its original finish: in original brass-mounted oak case with trade label and some accessories including flask, the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle and circular escutcheon, signed Josh. Manton & Son, Holles Street, Cavendish Square, London, London proof marks, circa 1834-38