This 19th century "dag blunderbuss" is marked "Lamotte Aine/a St. Etienne" on the lock plate and "LONDON" flanked by crowns on the lower tang. The left side has a saddle ring and bar. It has gold accented raised relief chiseled engraving with martial themes on most of the metal and extensive arabesque wire inlays on the stock. Obviously, this exceptional blunderbuss was made for a high ranking chieftan!

Very good with dark brown and gray patina, 20% of the gilded accents, minor oxidation and pitting, and various minor marks. The stock is fine and has some minor edge wear, a few marks and scratches, and a few slightly loose inlays. The lock needs some work (won't hold at full cock).