Miscellaneous >> 18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

An 18th Century Flintlock Blunderbuss. The flared barrel with a ringed and rounded muzzle, the barrel tapering backward to a stepped octagonal rear section. The barrel engraved 'LONDON' and finished with feathered engraving. The steel flintlock mechanism engraved for 'TWIGG'. Above a brass trigger guard with floral engraving, the guard straps finished with an acorn finial. The walnut stock with a brass covered butt, and brass pipes for the ram rod. Date c 1780. Height 6 1/2 inches, length 29 inches, depth 2 3/4 inches.

Ref: 20957

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18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS