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  • Lot #3179
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Lot #3180

Lot 3179: Inlaid and Carved Flintlock Blunderbuss with Brown Bess Lock

Massive Inlaid and Carved Flintlock Blunderbuss with Brown Bess Lock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3179: Inlaid and Carved Flintlock Blunderbuss with Brown Bess Lock

Massive Inlaid and Carved Flintlock Blunderbuss with Brown Bess Lock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

Massive Inlaid and Carved Flintlock Blunderbuss with Brown Bess Lock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 8
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1350
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 82
Class: Antique
Description:

This interesting blunderbuss was likely built in India or Nepal using recycled parts from a Brown Bess and has a menacing 1 7/8 inch muzzle opening (gauge of the bore estimated above), inlaid scroll and geometric designs along the barrel as well as three flutes near the muzzle, Georgian cipher and "TOWER" marked lock, brass furniture, and checkered wrist and incised floral carving on the stock.

Rating Definition:

Good with dark brown patina, mild oxidation, aged patina on the brass, missing upper tang screw, and some absent barrel inlays. The stock is poor and has cracks, chips, repairs, partially smooth checkering, spliced toe, and general scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine.



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