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1654
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$1,725.00
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ENGLISH IRON BBLD BLUNDERBUSS CIRCA 1780-1820. Cal. N/A. 19″ bbl with cannon shaped muzzle. Left breech flat has London private proof marks. Lockplate is marked “HENSHAW” underneath the iron pan with a sliding safety behind the cock. Lock retained by 2 screws which are slightly engraved, as well as the bbl breech and tang screw. Ramrod is not orig to gun. Bbl held to stock by 2 flat keys. Balance of furniture is brass, includes ramrod pipes, triggerguard, buttplate, and 1″ oval wrist escutcheon set on a finely checkered wrist. There is some engraving on tailpipe, triggerguard, and top of buttplate. CONDITION: Good plus. Gun appears to be all orig. Ironwork has been cleaned, still showing traces of medium pitting on bbl. Wood is overall very good with just a couple of minor handling nicks. There is a 1-1/4″ cracked piece of wood that has been glued and nailed on left side of forend that should be redone. 4-31746 PS53 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |