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BAYONETED BRASS FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY RICHARDS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
BAYONETED BRASS FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY RICHARDS
SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 14 3/8" CALIBER 1 1/4" BELLED MUZZLE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1808-10. Produced J7W Richards of Staining Lane London Circa 1808-1810 with part octagon to round with belled cannon barrel muzzle. Mounted with sprung triangular bayonet. London proofed at breech and signed J&W. Lock is signed J&W RICHARDS in script with sliding cock lock. One piece oil finished walnut stock with diamond pattern embellishment at wrist. Brass butt plate with small chiseled border and stand of arms engraved at heel. Brass trigger guard with small rope border and Pineapple finial. Wooden wiping rod with brass tip. Barrel retained by 2 wedges. CONDITION, Extremely fine with brass being a great mellow patina. The bore being uncleaned and dark. Action operates properly. Stock is full sized and with a few minor bruises and impressions but remains excellent. Lock operates properly although sluggish. Lock has some evidence of earlier oxidation on underside of pane and at rear. A wonder Blunderbuss. ANTIQUE