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J. Manton SxS 'Hammer Gun' 12 Ga SN: 20874

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
J. Manton SxS 'Hammer Gun' 12 Ga SN: 20874
British make double barrel shotgun. Features exposed hammers, back locks, double triggers, 32" Laminate Steel barrels with low smooth rib, chokes measures as CYL, brass bead front sight, side lever opening, smooth wood splinter forend (held by wedge & tenon), straight wristed wood butt stock with shallow checkered wrist, smooth metal buttplate, 14-1/4" LOP. Bores are fair condition, mostly smooth and fairly bright, many small areas of light pitting throughout. Barrels are brown color, mottled shades, light patina in several places. Other metal is grayish color with darker spots from cleaned patina. Hammers are slightly loose, action operates properly, lock-up of barrels is loose. Wood is fair condition, distressed with many dents, cracks at wrist, sanded butt, repair plugs in butt, shrinkage from buttplate. "J MANTON & Co" on lock plates is thin, partially eroded, readable. Condition is NRA Fair *** C&R Firearm ***