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trying to date a Manton & Co double rifle #673832 04/12/26 02:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,835 Likes: 294 Alaska Mike Harrell OP Sidelock
OP Mike Harrell Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,835 Likes: 294 Alaska	All of my reference books are packed. Can anyone date SN# 5168? it's a double .500 BPE. Thanks.

Re: trying to date a Manton & Co double rifle Mike Harrell #673835 04/12/26 03:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,363 Likes: 683 Parabola Sidelock
Parabola Sidelock Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,363 Likes: 683	Hi Mike,I can’t view your picture (on Imgur?) this side of the pond so can’t tell if yours is hammerless like this one which has a slightly higher number and which I would guesstimate at 1895 give or take a few years. Look under the barrels, if yours was made by W.C. Scott as many were there could be a Scott serial number stamped near the fore-end loop. That could give you a more precise date. Fortunately, I am still able to view your excellent videos, please keep them coming Last edited by Parabola; 04/12/26 03:34 PM.

Re: trying to date a Manton & Co double rifle Mike Harrell #673837 04/12/26 04:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,835 Likes: 294 Alaska Mike Harrell OP Sidelock
OP Mike Harrell Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,835 Likes: 294 Alaska	It's a hammergun with steel barrels. One photo shows the barrel flats and a few inches of the barrels but can't see the hook. Serial number on the barrels running from the flats to the hook. https://jsfineart.co.uk/auction/lot/1243-/?lot=34604&sd=1
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