Great thread!! Don't know how I missed it until now, some 4 months after the original post but I did. Might have something to do with surgery and chemotherapy. Anyway...

Two weeks ago I received a Manton, 16 bore muzzleloader. I'm quite certain it's a lot later than the one being discussed here. Mine has not seen much use and came in its original case., however, I fear the few accoutrements are not correct. Again....anyway...absolutely lovely old Manton!! I hope your friends test shooting went well. They are a joy to behold and even better to use. I believe mine is going to compel me to partake of some game bird farm shooting. About have to here, ain't no wild birds left.