Miscellaneous >> 18TH C FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

An 18th Century Flintlock Blunderbuss. With a triangular concave profile spring hinged bayonet, above the brass barrel. The barrel with a ringed flared muzzle, tapering backward to an octagonal stepping. The flintlock mechanism engraved for the maker 'Richardson'. The trigger guard with engraved flower head decoration, finished with an acorn finial. The dramatically figured stock holding the brass tipped ramrod and pipes, the hand grip with diamond and dot hatching, the stock finished with a brass butt plate. Date c 1780. Height 9 inches, width 23cm. Width 29 inches, 74cm. Depth 2 1/2 inches, 7cm.

Ref: 21582

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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