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Lot 1312: English Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Wallis

Wallis Marked Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1312: English Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Wallis

Wallis Marked Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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Wallis Marked Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Manufacturer: English
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 14 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1184
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
Description:

The multi-stage barrel is marked with a pair of Tower private proofs on the left at the breech, ring pattern at the breech, and has a folding "snap" bayonet with an 11 1/2 inch blade on top. The caliber is estimated above. A horn tipped ramrod is fitted below. The lock and furniture have some border engraving, and the trigger guard has an acorn finial. The lock is signed "WALLIS" at the center, possibly for George Wallis Sr. or Jr. of Hull. The stock has star patterns in the broad checkering diamonds.

Rating Definition:

Good with mottled gray patina and mild pitting on the iron, attractive natural aged patina on the brass throughout, crisp checkering, mild scratches and dings throughout, slight chip at the tail of the upper tang, a few splashes of varnish, and darkening of the heel area. Mechanically fine.



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