^Lot 2347 J. P. MANTON UNDERLEVER ROUND BODIED SXS HAMMER

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 1/2". (13 Bore). S# 3 (#1443 on rib address). The Best Damascus 30" barrels have pre-1896 Birmingham proofs; chokes appear to measure Full & Mod. Round bodied back action lock action has side-swivel under lever, dbl. triggers & extractors. Walnut stock set w/ splinter forearm, hard rubber grip capped buttstock w/ brass oval toeplate. LOP: 13.25" to hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: metal has gray patina appearance; cleaned pitting on bottom of barrel. Wood has worn appearance with almost smooth checkering & dings. Forearm is mising tip. Buttplate shows sm. chips. Bores show light pitting & scratches. (01-28495/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-800.