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  • Lot #4284
Lot #4283
Lot #4285

Lot 4284: Two European Style Blunderbusses

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4284: Two European Style Blunderbusses

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Percussion Conversion Blunderbuss with Case

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 13 3/8 inch flared octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 507
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Appears to have been converted from miquelet, caliber estimated, muzzle flares to 1 5/8". With hardwood travel style case.

B) Spanish Style Brass Barrel Miquelet Blunderbuss

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 15 inch flared part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 507
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Faint coat of arms type engraving on barrel, gauge estimated, muzzle flares to 1 5/8".

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