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I guess its going to be one of the unsolved english mystery guns..

chux, can't help you re the maker but the proof marks suggest that the gun was built between 1904 and 1925 and was proofed at a bore size under .615, and then re-proofed at .626 after 1955.Obviously some boring and honing has gone on, so if you are purchasing, you may want to check barrel wall thickness.

chux.The Manton family tree records; George Henry Manton,b 1789-d 1855. He was the son of John Manton, unfortunately no connection with the name on your gun! I agree with Terry on the dates of the proof marks on your gun.The proof marks are Birmingham.In my opinion the gun was made in Birmingham for G.H.Henry. Looking at the address in London, it is very likely that G.H.H. was a retailer of sporting goods who as part of his business sold some guns; made in Birmingham, bearing his name.Likely the business was a victim of the great depression, hence short lived,and no apparent surviving record of the business.
The selling price should reflect its origin and the fact that it has been subject to reproof. It is not a London gun that justifies a premium price. Recommend that you have it inspected by a competent gunsmith prior to purchase.

Thanks for all the info. I agree from my research that the gun was no doubt a sporting goods firearm and not from the Manton family tree. But I had never heard of this gun so I thought I would ask. Thanks again.

chux,F.Y.I. The Cotswood gun room has a good 12G boxlock ejector bearing the name G.H.Henry,London for sale. Unfortunately no information on the maker or business.