An early percussion pistol, Joseph Manton, London, circa 1825 Heavy and smooth octagonal Damascus barrel in mm calibre with patent breechblock and barrel rib on the underside. Above the snail a silver-lined mark "JOSEPH MANTON PATENT" with crown (Stöckel no. 7856). Florally engraved percussion lock with cock safety, the inside numbered "9054". Signed on the lock plate "JOSEPH MANTON LONDON". Walnut stock with horn nose and chequered butt. Blued and engraved iron furniture, on the trigger guard repeatedly numbered "9054". Wooden ramrod with b, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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