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  • Auction Catalog #1048
  • Lot #4333
Lot #4332
Lot #4334

Lot 4333: Three Ornate Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbusses

Three Ornate Flintlock Blunderbusses

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4333: Three Ornate Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbusses

Three Ornate Flintlock Blunderbusses

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved and Carved Blunderbuss

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 17 1/8 inch round
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 508
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

20th or 21st century build using older antique parts. The bore flares from approximately .40 caliber to over 1 1/2 inches at the muzzle. "158" and "991HM" collection markings on the trigger guard finial and tang respectively. Includes a canvas and leather bag.

Rating Definition:

Fair with gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, loose fitted components, and moderate wear. Mechanically needs work. The bag is fair with torn straps and age and storage related wear.



B) Ornate Inlaid Blunderbuss Pistol with Massive Muzzle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 9 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 508
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Likely manufactured sometime in the 19th century in the Ottoman Empire. The bore flares from approximately .72 caliber to about 3 5/8 inches at the muzzle. "10" marked by the vent and "160" and "988MH" collection markings on the trigger guard and stock respectively.

Rating Definition:

Fair with dark inlaid designs, gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, pieces of loose or absent inlay on the stock, absent section of the lower tang, absent ramrod, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.



C) Inlaid Blunderbuss Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 508
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Appears to be rebuilt from a barrel and lock from the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. The bore flares from approximately .62 caliber to around 1 1/2 inches at the muzzle. "989HM" collection marking on the trigger guard tang.

Rating Definition:

Fair with gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, cracks and chips in the stock, absent ramrod and ferrule, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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