Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Fine Manton & Co. Percussion .50cal Pistol
- Price realized
- $767
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $800
- Hammer price
- $650
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- June 25, 2022
- Sale
- WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2
Lot description
British percussion pistol, early 19th c., the lockplate signed "Manton & Co., Dover St" (Joseph Manton, British, 1766-1835), approx. .50 caliber, 12.7mm, the 3.5.8" part octagonal, part round barrel marked at the top "London", the breech end with a silver band and scrolled engraving, swivel ramrod, bead front sight, dovetail rear sight, the lockplate with two line makers information, slide safety and foliate engraving, the hardwood stock with checkered butt, action is correct, bore with light rust, overall in very good condition, for shipping, 8"l, 4.5"h, .85lbs Start Price: $300.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.