J Manton SXS - wall hanger or project?

[d_jamont]

Hey folks,

I have an inherited a J Manton SXS with Damascus barrels and a carved stock. Looking to move it on to a better home but I am pretty sure it is a wall hanger. The right hammer is missing its retention screw, and the right chamber won’t hold in the cocked position, the hammer snaps forward (fires) about 1/2 second after being cocked. The stock is also broken (missing a piece) under the right hand side of the action.

Any ideas on value? Or how to rehome/dispose of it?

Cheers,

Don

 

[saskbooknut]

Belgian gun hoping to confuse the unwary with the revered British name Manton.
A wall hanger indeed.
JABC - just another Belgian clunker

 

[tiriaq]

^^^^^
Easiest way would be to put it in an auction.

 

[iron cat]

Belgian gun hoping to confuse the unwary with the revered British name Manton.
A wall hanger indeed.
JABC - just another Belgian clunker

Yup, I have seen more than a few of them like that , with the carved wrists and names like Purdey's, J.Manton's, Holland's etc.
The proof marks tell the tale
Cat

 

[sillymike]

Interesting (not to say odd) looking piece.

Value?
- The cost of shipping

Dispose of it?
- Turn it into a lamp maybe

 

[Arietta]

Interesting (not to say odd) looking piece.

Value?
- The cost of shipping

Dispose of it?
- Turn it into a lamp maybe

I like that. Were it my project I'd craft it so cocking the hammer turned on the light.

 

[d_jamont]

Hey guys, thanks for the insight. Off to disposal she goes!

Cheers,

Don