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ENGLISH FLINTLOCK BRASS BBL BLUNDERBUSS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
ENGLISH FLINTLOCK BRASS BBL BLUNDERBUSS.
Cal. 1 1/4" at muzzle. NSN. Bbl. 15 1/2" brass. Rear of bbl. has London proofs. Any lock markings are obscured by pitting. Brass trigger guard, buttplate & sideplate. Hardwood stock w/ brass tipped ramrod secured by a single brass pipe. CONDITION: stock has added finish w/ a triangular repair at toe, a 3 1/4" crack on left front of forend, scattered chips, flaking, dings & handling wear. Lock parts, trigger & upper tang are a gray pitted patina. Brass parts are turning to a mustard patina w/ scattered oxidation & dings. Oxidized bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23879/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1000-2000.