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CM76
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Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE
      #384288 - 19/04/24 11:25 AM

Hello all. It is my first post on the forum and happy to be a part of it.
Here are some pics of my old Manton double, chambered in 450/400 3 1/4 NE. The rifle is a plain working grade piece and weighs a little over 12lbs. The bores are in very good condition, and the rifle shoots well using Woodleigh 400gn (.408) RNSN projectiles. I enjoy the old hammer doubles, and pleased to have this one in my collection.
Chris

[image]IMG_1325 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: CM76]
      #384293 - 19/04/24 03:41 PM

Nice,

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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: NitroX]
      #384296 - 19/04/24 06:17 PM

Thanks for sharing her with us. Welcome from PA.

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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: fjrdoc]
      #384301 - 20/04/24 01:24 AM

Chris,
Welcome to teh Forum. You have a very nice rifle. When you get a chance, post some targets and loads that you have shot. If you have taken game with your Manton, show what yu got.

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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: 85lc]
      #384312 - 20/04/24 05:28 AM

Lovely piece indeed mate & welcome to the forum!
Any loads to share for your fine double & any idea as to when it was made or its history if known?

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CM76
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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: 93x64mm]
      #384319 - 20/04/24 06:50 AM

Thank you all for the welcome
Chris

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CM76
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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: 85lc]
      #384320 - 20/04/24 06:57 AM

Quote:

Chris,
Welcome to teh Forum. You have a very nice rifle. When you get a chance, post some targets and loads that you have shot. If you have taken game with your Manton, show what yu got.



Thanks - I certainly will post pics when I get a chance. My current load is 75gn AR2209 with the Woodleigh 400gn RNSN bullet. Bullet dia is .408". This particular load is straight out of the Woodleigh manual.
Chris

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CM76
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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: 93x64mm]
      #384321 - 20/04/24 07:07 AM

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Lovely piece indeed mate & welcome to the forum!
Any loads to share for your fine double & any idea as to when it was made or its history if known?



Thanks. I purchased the rifle from a gentleman in Melbourne who in turn, picked it up from a local auction. That is as much as I know about its history, but it was possibly one of the many doubles which made their way to Australia from India years ago. Exact date of the rifle is not known, but going by its London Proof House marks it would be early 1900's (from 1904).
The current load I am using is 75gn AR2209 with a Woodleigh 400gn RNSN bullet. Bullet dia is .408".

Chris

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Re: Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE [Re: CM76]
      #384324 - 20/04/24 08:11 AM

Nice Chris

Thanks and Welcome

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