.500 X 3” BPE double barrelled hammer big game rifle by Manton & Co. Scroll engraved back action locks marked MANTON & Co, engraved rounded body with Jones rotary under lever action. Heavy London proofed barrels with full length rib fitted with standing rear sight with one folding leaf for 300 yards. Seven groove rifling. Well figured stock with cheek piece and chequered pistol grip, lever lock retained fore end. A classic Indian big game rifle by a famous London retailer the .500 with its 350 grain bullet and 140 grains of black powder was used on all species of soft skinned game in India and Africa including dangerous species such as Lion and Tiger. In good condition with good bores and tight lock up, much blue finish to barrels and good wood. A real classic Victorian London game rifle.