Old shotgun

[mowin]

Friend of my MIL asked me to find some info on this old double. Its stamped Joseph Manton 6 Hollies ST Cavendish London between the barrels, but that's about it. I think its a old pinfire, where the shell had a pin protruding from the top and the hammer fell on that pin to fire the gun. It is Damascus barreled, and in fair to average condition (probably 40-50%). Either way a neat old double..

 

[mowin]

couple more pics...

Couple more pics

 

[Well Hell]

Info

After doing a quick search I found this for Joseph Manton 6 Hollies ST Cavendish London. Have him look at this site Museum Victoria. This thing might have some value to it.

 

[jerpinoy]

That is a beauty and it belong to the Smithsonian or on my glass framed display.

 

[mowin]

I'm still not finding to much info yet, but I have a few call out to some gun nuts I know hoping they can give me some info and value. It will be for sale very soon. I'm not interested in it, just trying to help out a friend.

 

[cuznjohn]

do some reserch

Friend of my MIL asked me to find some info on this old double. Its stamped Joseph Manton 6 Hollies ST Cavendish London between the barrels, but that's about it. I think its a old pinfire, where the shell had a pin protruding from the top and the hammer fell on that pin to fire the gun. It is Damascus barreled, and in fair to average condition (probably 40-50%). Either way a neat old double..

http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/themes/2163/joseph-manton-gunmaker-london-1766-1835

http://www.montywhitley.com/antique_arms_fine_sporting_guns/flintlock_percussion_sporting_guns/1596

 

[mowin]

http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/themes/2163/joseph-manton-gunmaker-london-1766-1835

http://www.montywhitley.com/antique_arms_fine_sporting_guns/flintlock_percussion_sporting_guns/1596

Thanks for the links.... I already found Manton's history, but only finding muzzle loading examples of his work. This could be one of his first breech loading designs. It may be worth thousands, or gas money.

 

[spydaman60]

Thanks for the links.... I already found Manton's history, but only finding muzzle loading examples of his work. This could be one of his first breech loading designs. It may be worth thousands, or gas money.

it's worth more than gas money, even in that condition. too bad it wasn't 90% or better. in that shape my guess it's still worth a grand or more.:thumbup: