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British Military Inspected Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
British Military Inspected Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500
The left rear of the brass barrel has three British proof marks which are a "crown/GP", "crown/WB" and "crown/V". The side plate, trigger guard, single ramrod pipe and flat buttplate are also brass. The trigger guard has an acorn finial. The iron lock plate and hammer have a light scroll engraving. Mounted with a full length straight grip club butt style stock.
BBL: 16 3/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 1 1/4 inch
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The hammer and lock have a mottled gray patina with some mild flash type pitting. The brass has an overall even patina. The buttplate is loose. The revarnished stock is very good with hand marked initials "SD" (right side of buttstock), a few cracks and retaining much of the crazed varnish.