Blued steel with ramped, beaded blade front sight and three position rear sight (marked "100", "200", and "300") on the matted rear quarter rib, "MANTON & Co" and "LONDON & CALCUTTA" marked on the right and left barrels respectively along with "FOR CORDITE" and ".450/400. 3 1/4 CASE" on the same, single extractor, and period London nitro proofs. The casehardened boxlock action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving covering nearly the entire surface around the "MANTON & Co" maker's marks on either side. The engraving extends to the trigger guard and both tangs. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and an automatic tang mounted safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and pistol grip stock with teardrop carved flats, engraved steel grip cap, cheekpiece, blank silver inscription oval, and red rubber non-factory recoil pad. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 10 lbs 13 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection