Beschreibung:

The mid-18th century weapon has a flared three-stage brass blunderbuss barrel is deeply stamped on the left side of the breech with private London view and proof marks as well as the maker's cartouche. Engraved on the breech section with a foliate cartouche inscribed "LONDON". The early convex banana lockplate is engraved with scrolls and marked "WILLIAMS" in the center. Lock features an unbridled pan. Early brass furniture including a flat serpent sideplate, multi-ringed ramrod ferrules, early nail fastened engraved buttplate, symmetrical wrist escutcheon, and trigger guard terminating in a symmetrical foliate finial. Walnut stock of early form with a relief apron carved around the barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mellowing mustard patina, markings and engraving very good, shows some scattered marks from use. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Retains a dark brown patina, inside of pan shows heavy corrosion. Stock retains a dark finish with some scattered marks from use and age cracks. One crack stemming from below lockplate cracked to trigger guard. A very early and handsome English blunderbuss. DMG Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 17" Barrel Wall Thickness Chamber Choke Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Gauge 1 - 5/8" Internal Bore Diameter Length of Pull Manufacturer Williams Model Blunderbuss Paperwork Weight Serial Number NSN