Joe, thanks for posting this video. I sent it to a number of friends who don't visit Doublegunshop.
Having worked on many Joe Mantons over the years, I thoroughly appreciate the quality workmanship.
If I recall from reading "The Mantons," it was stated that one year Joe Manton made about 350 guns. These were all quality weapons. It also said Manton had sixty men working for him in his heyday.
A quote from Joe Manton about James Purdey said that Purdey gets up the best work, next to mine. Purdey said of Manton; but for Joe, we would be but a parcel of blacksmiths.
