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SPANISH MIQUELET PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
SPANISH MIQUELET PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS.
Cal. 1 1/2" at muzzle. NSN. Bbl. 18 1/2" part-oct part-rnd. Bbl. has floral decoration. Rear of bbl. has two Fleur de Lis markings & a shield that reads "DOM EN GO MAS". Hammer has dog shape. Upper tang, trigger guard, buttplate tang & sideplate have floral engraving. Hardwood stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Button shaped ramrod secured by brass thimble & one pipe. Top of wrist has decorative disc. CONDITION: stock has older finish w/ a couple chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Brass parts appear partially bright w/ some oxidation & dings. Brass buttplate is loose. Balance of metal is a gray patina w/ some dings, a few light pits & scattered oxidation. Bore is generally clear but shows some scattered oxidation & a few deep pits. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23868/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.