Manton Target Pistol

sabertasche · 23rd May 2022, 10:29 PM

Hi all, I recently did a big trade with an advanced collector and part of the trade was a single target or dueling pistol by Manton. I understand that Manton is a premiere maker but that's all I know. Which Manton is this? I have not taken this pistol apart as I feel if anything is to be done it must be done by a professional. The barrel is not rifled, calibre is 1.4 cm. and there is no rear sight. I have no plans to fire it, just enjoy it as a fine pistol.

fernando · 24th May 2022, 11:12 AM

Excelent pistol. The way Manton's name is inlaid on the barrel and engraved on the lockplate, may be seen out there in pistols attributed to elder brother John.

sabertasche · 24th May 2022, 05:50 PM

Thanks Fernando!

NeilUK · 25th May 2022, 01:12 PM

I have noticed that Joseph Manton usually signed his work with his full name, which would suggest that this pistol (a beauty, by the way) is by John Manton, as Fernando reckons. But this is not a guarantee! Well done. Both brothers were supreme masters of their trade.
Neil

23rd May 2022, 10:29 PM	#1
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Manton Target Pistol Hi all, I recently did a big trade with an advanced collector and part of the trade was a single target or dueling pistol by Manton. I understand that Manton is a premiere maker but that's all I know. Which Manton is this? I have not taken this pistol apart as I feel if anything is to be done it must be done by a professional. The barrel is not rifled, calibre is 1.4 cm. and there is no rear sight. I have no plans to fire it, just enjoy it as a fine pistol. Attached Images

24th May 2022, 11:12 AM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Excelent pistol. The way Manton's name is inlaid on the barrel and engraved on the lockplate, may be seen out there in pistols attributed to elder brother John.

24th May 2022, 05:50 PM	#3
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Thanks Fernando!

25th May 2022, 01:12 PM	#4
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 125	I have noticed that Joseph Manton usually signed his work with his full name, which would suggest that this pistol (a beauty, by the way) is by John Manton, as Fernando reckons. But this is not a guarantee! Well done. Both brothers were supreme masters of their trade. Neil