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ENCASED PAIR of JOHN MANTON of LONDON Antique DUELING Pistols .54 Caliber Identical, Cased, Engraved Set

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ENCASED PAIR of JOHN MANTON of LONDON Antique DUELING Pistols .54 Caliber

Identical, Cased, Engraved Set

Here we present a pair of cased antique John Manton Dueling Pistols, made circa 1798 in London, England. London was for centuries a major weapon-making center for the world. The Manton family were a large part of the gun making tradition there. Brothers John (b.1752) and Joseph (b.1766) would become part of an elite membership of gunmakers known as “London’s Best”. John worked for Twigg—apparently as foreman—before opening his own shop at No. 6 Dover Street in London circa 1781 and his business continued until the 1830s. Joseph worked for some time for his older brother before striking out on his own to set up his shop circa 1789. Both brothers became known for their extreme quality and inventiveness.

These pistols would have originally been made in the flintlock firing system and thereafter updated to percussion. The finish work on the conversion is of commensurate quality to the guns themselves and may even have been performed by the maker’s shop. Each pistol features an octagonal barrel of 9-5/8 inches in .54 caliber, and each has a notch rear sight and blade front sight. The trigger guards have the additional space for the middle finger to grasp. The trigger guard, pommel cap and breech of the barrel are neatly engraved. “—MANTON * LONDON—” is inlaid in gold on the top of both barrel flats. Both locks read “MANTON”. This set is contained within a fitted, green felt-lined wooden case along with cap tins, powder flask, oiler, lead balls, and a bullet mold all in their own compartments.

The overall condition is fine. The actions are excellent. The smooth bores are in fine shape. All markings are clear. The checkering on the stocks remain sharp with some obvious signs of use—these pistols were certainly used! This is a lovely, encased pair of pistols from one of London’s Best families!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrels are 9-5/8 inches

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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