This rifle is listed on page 75 of "The Manton Supplement" as a cased "Single Barrel 11 Bore Rifle" from c. 1828 then owned by Holland & Holland. "The octagonal barrel is bored with two grooves, and the breech has two transverse bands of gold. The weapon has been restocked and a new lock fitted in India, the signature in gold on the barrel being probably added at that time." It has a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, niter blued three-leaf rear sight (one standing, two folding), "- -> MANTON LONDON <- -" on top of the barrel in gold, London proofs flanking "10210" on the bottom of the barrel along with "TWISTED," "MANTON" in gold on the lock, scroll engraving, a stag on the lock, a big cat on the upper tang, checkered wrist, "491" label on the bottom of the forend, and sling swivel eyes on the mid ramrod pipe and bottom of the butt. The takedown case has a John Manton & Son trade label, massive patch cutter, mallet/short starter, ball mold with ball, oiler, spare mainspring, and ramrod attachments. Provenance: The Armoury of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Holland & Holland, The Midwar Castle Collection of Fine Arms and Armour, Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, April 21, 2010, lot 48, and The Malcolm King Collection

Fine as professionally converted and restocked with 85% brown finish, distinct twist patterns, and bright gold; bright gold bands on the breech, dark case colors mixed with dark patina on the breech and lock, 85% plus blue finish on the furniture, crisp engraving, patches of mild oxidation, and mild overall wear. The stock is fair and has thin cracks in the right side of the forend, mild scratches and dings, crisp checkering, small flake at the heel, and most of the glossy varnished finish. Mechanically fine. The relined case and accessories are fine and have mild age and storage related wear.