OVAL MOUTH BLUDERBUSS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.

OVAL MOUTH BLUDERBUSS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN. Bore approximately 1″. Bbl 27-3/4″ with the first 13-1/4″ from breech being oct. Bbl is unmarked but has scroll engraving across top face and a knight mounted on horse near muzzle. 5-1/4″ long lock is marked with British crown under pan and “TOWER” behind cock with 1679. Lock is not in good working order and in need of repair. Two brass rammer pipe, trigger guard and buttplate are of nondescript pattern. Brass sideplate is in the form of a snake. Stock has very pronounced butt rail and relieved area between trigger guard and buttplate that is most unusual. Ramrod appears to be orig. CONDITION: All iron parts show some degree of light pitting though none detracts from overall appearance. Brass is in good condition. Stock has sever crack under lock and 9″ stress fracture on right side of forend that also should be repaired. Country of origin is unknown but there are several wormholes in stock that suggest a warm climate. 4-38912 PAS32 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2577	$0.00	OVAL MOUTH BLUDERBUSS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN. Bore approximately 1″. Bbl 27-3/4″ with the first 13-1/4″ from breech being oct. Bbl is unmarked but has scroll engraving across top face and a knight mounted on horse near muzzle. 5-1/4″ long lock is marked with British crown under pan and “TOWER” behind cock with 1679. Lock is not in good working order and in need of repair. Two brass rammer pipe, trigger guard and buttplate are of nondescript pattern. Brass sideplate is in the form of a snake. Stock has very pronounced butt rail and relieved area between trigger guard and buttplate that is most unusual. Ramrod appears to be orig. CONDITION: All iron parts show some degree of light pitting though none detracts from overall appearance. Brass is in good condition. Stock has sever crack under lock and 9″ stress fracture on right side of forend that also should be repaired. Country of origin is unknown but there are several wormholes in stock that suggest a warm climate. 4-38912 PAS32 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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.

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