THE FIRST SIGNED SMITH, LONDON, CIRCA 1840, THE SECOND BY JOHN MANTON, LONDON, NO. 3582 FOR 1801
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TWO 15-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS
The first signed Smith, London, circa 1840, the second by John Manton, London, No. 3582 for 1801
Each with rebrowned twist sighted barrel, patent breech, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts, and brass-tipped ramrod, the first with platinum lines and plug, signed scroll engraved back-action lock, and silver escutcheon, the second rebuilt from flintlock and restocked, the first with Birmingham proof marks, the second with London proof marks
31 3/8in. (79.6cm.) and 32 1/8in. (81.6cm.) barrels (2)
The first signed Smith, London, circa 1840, the second by John Manton, London, No. 3582 for 1801
Each with rebrowned twist sighted barrel, patent breech, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts, and brass-tipped ramrod, the first with platinum lines and plug, signed scroll engraved back-action lock, and silver escutcheon, the second rebuilt from flintlock and restocked, the first with Birmingham proof marks, the second with London proof marks
31 3/8in. (79.6cm.) and 32 1/8in. (81.6cm.) barrels (2)