Hi,
I hope someone can help me identifying what I have.
As you can see from the pictures the gun has exposed hammers and is a double barrel(smooth bore). It seems to be .410 in caliber but I'm not sure. I once tried a 3" .410 shell in it but it wouldn't seat all the way into the chamber.
I took the gun to a gunsmith and after waiting for about 2 months for information on it they finally told me it was a black powder gun. Not sure about that one though.
Both firing pins are damaged and would need work.
Here is what I could find stamped on the gun:
1. On the side of the receiver it says "J.Manton & Co".
2. On top of the barrel it says "Laminated steel" and "Government tested".
3. Under the barrel near the muzzle it says "T.C L 700" and "1670"
4. When you remove the forearm there are a number of symbols printed. There are multiple British pound symbols as well as an oval with crown on top of it. Inside the oval is "ELG"
I can't seem to find a serial number on it.
Thank-you for any help
Brent
I hope someone can help me identifying what I have.
As you can see from the pictures the gun has exposed hammers and is a double barrel(smooth bore). It seems to be .410 in caliber but I'm not sure. I once tried a 3" .410 shell in it but it wouldn't seat all the way into the chamber.
I took the gun to a gunsmith and after waiting for about 2 months for information on it they finally told me it was a black powder gun. Not sure about that one though.
Both firing pins are damaged and would need work.
Here is what I could find stamped on the gun:
1. On the side of the receiver it says "J.Manton & Co".
2. On top of the barrel it says "Laminated steel" and "Government tested".
3. Under the barrel near the muzzle it says "T.C L 700" and "1670"
4. When you remove the forearm there are a number of symbols printed. There are multiple British pound symbols as well as an oval with crown on top of it. Inside the oval is "ELG"
I can't seem to find a serial number on it.
Thank-you for any help
Brent