FINE NOYES FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS.

FINE NOYES FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS. Brass bbl blunderbuss with 13-1/2” oct to rnd bbl with cannon muzzle and a 12-1/2” spring loaded triangular bayonet mounted to the top. The top flat of the bbl is marked “WARMINSTER” and the left flat has two English proof marks. The lock is extremely well made, marked “Noyes”, with reinforced hammer and safety, having a roller frizzen with boat shaped waterproof pan. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture consisting of a ramrod guide and nose pipe, containing the original brass tipped rammer with worm on the small end. The trigger guard is flared wide in the middle and engraved with a long, nicely detailed pineapple finial. The buttplate has a narrow engraved tang. It has a fine checkered wrist and the bbl is secured with two wedges through the forestock without escutcheons. CONDITION: Bbl is extremely fine with some minor dents around the muzzle, otherwise retains most of its original polish. Bayonet, lock and top tang retain a light gray patina. Bayonet latch has a brazed repair. Stock has a stress crack on the right side of the forestock and a hairline in front of the trigger guard, otherwise is sound and retains most of its original finish with a moderate patina and minor nicks and scratches. There is a bruise on the right side. 4-51237 JR1062 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	487	$3,680.00	FINE NOYES FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS. Brass bbl blunderbuss with 13-1/2” oct to rnd bbl with cannon muzzle and a 12-1/2” spring loaded triangular bayonet mounted to the top. The top flat of the bbl is marked “WARMINSTER” and the left flat has two English proof marks. The lock is extremely well made, marked “Noyes”, with reinforced hammer and safety, having a roller frizzen with boat shaped waterproof pan. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture consisting of a ramrod guide and nose pipe, containing the original brass tipped rammer with worm on the small end. The trigger guard is flared wide in the middle and engraved with a long, nicely detailed pineapple finial. The buttplate has a narrow engraved tang. It has a fine checkered wrist and the bbl is secured with two wedges through the forestock without escutcheons. CONDITION: Bbl is extremely fine with some minor dents around the muzzle, otherwise retains most of its original polish. Bayonet, lock and top tang retain a light gray patina. Bayonet latch has a brazed repair. Stock has a stress crack on the right side of the forestock and a hairline in front of the trigger guard, otherwise is sound and retains most of its original finish with a moderate patina and minor nicks and scratches. There is a bruise on the right side. 4-51237 JR1062 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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