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Lot 3155:Fine Barbar Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

September 10th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3155:Fine Barbar Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

September 10th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500

Fine Barbar Brass Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Barbar family gunsmiths were active in London from around 1717 to 1800. The lock plate is marked "BARBAR", and the barrel has two English "cross scepter" proofmarks on the left and "LONDON" on top. The multi-stage barrel has a 1 1/8 inch belled muzzle. The bore is estimated at 12 gauge.

ConditionFine with dark attractively aged patina on the brass, bright fire blue finish on the refinished/repaired cock (weld visible in center portion of neck), dark brown patina on most of the remaining iron, and some minor marks. The stock is also fine and has some cracking in the forend, crisp checkering, several minor dents, and some scrapes. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelBlunderbuss

TypeShotgun

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel13 inch part octagon

Finishbright/blue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page84