16g hammergun by John Manton & Son – 28 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Damascus barrels

This is unusual.  It’s a “John Manton & Son”, which has been converted from a muzzle loader by “Thomas Bissel”. The top rib of the Damascus barrels reads “John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, converted to Breech loader by Thomas Bissel, 75 Cranham Road, South Bermondsey, London”.  Nitro-proved in London in 2008, the action and locks are engraved with bold acanthus scroll with a pointing dog on the bow of the guard along with pheasants engraved on the tang of the guard.   Converted to a side lever opening, the gun has rebounding bar locks. It’s a lovely old thing that hasn’t been restored. Although now a breech loader, it is very muzzle loader-like, if that makes sense?

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Please see below for bore measurements.

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