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Lot 3215: Richards - Flintlock

Fine Quality Richards Marked Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3215: Richards - Flintlock

Fine Quality Richards Marked Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Fine Quality Richards Marked Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Manufacturer: Richards
Model: Flintlock
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 1 1/4 inch
Barrel: 14 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1600
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 115
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock is marked "Richards", the upper left barrel flat is marked with a set of "crown/GP" and "crown/V' proofmarks and there is light engraving on the lock, side plate, barrel tang, breech end of the barrel and a floral design on the trigger guard. All brass furniture, wooden ram rod and mounted with a full length straight grip walnut stock with raised relief carving visible around the upper tang, a brass oval thumb plate and flat brass buttplate with engraved extended tang. Overall length is 30 1/2 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The brass has an attractive aged "mustard yellow" patina. The stock is also fine with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The engraving is clear. The action is excellent.



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