This classic English percussion shotgun from the famous Manton family dates to c. 1845-1849 based on the matching serial number 11880 marked on the trigger guard, underside of each barrel, breech plug hooks, and forend. The underside of the Damascus barrels also have "J.M" and London proofs, and the concave rib has a bead front sight and "John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London" in script. The casehardened patent breeches have pierced platinum liners and scroll engraving which also continues on to the standing breech along with a hare. The locks are signed "JOHN MANTON & SON, PATENT." and have scroll and pheasant scene engraving. The silver wrist escutcheon is blank. The blued steel furniture has scroll and game scene engraving, including a dog and pheasant scene on the trigger guard bow, quail on the trigger guard tang, and a dog pursuing a fleeing pheasant on the buttplate tang. The stock has a checkered forend, silver wedge escutcheons, tear drop flats, checkered wrist, and 14 3/8 inch length of pull. It comes in a fitted case with green baize lining, a John Manton & Son trade label, and loading and maintenance equipment, including a powder flask, shot flask, and a removable wood compartment in the lower right corner with sliding lid and sack of cards inside.