A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, by John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, number 11471 (1

A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, by John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, number 11471 (1844-45), 451/2" overall, twist barrels 30", the broad top rib engraved with maker's name and address, the locks engraved with scrolls, game dogs and "John Manton & Son Patent", walnut halfstock with chequered wrist, silver plated engraved steel mounts. GWO & C (barrels well rebrowned, mounts replated over some wear and light pitting, one hammer expertly repaired, with a set of silver plated ramrod mounts but no ramrod) (Please see lot 782 for image)