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Lot 3340:Engraved Griffin London Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3340:Engraved Griffin London Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Finely Engraved British 18th Century Joseph Griffin of London Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

"GRIFFIN" marked on the lock which features a roller on the frizzen spring. Joseph Griffin was an active, noted high quality gunmaker from c. 1741 until his death in 1784. "LONDON" marked on the top barrel flat. London proofs marked on the left at the breech. Small floral motifs engraved at the breech, lock, sideplate, trigger guard bow, and buttplate tang. Britannia shield engraved on the buttplate tang. 11 inch folding "snap" bayonet. The trigger guard has an acorn finial. Stock with checkered wrist. Replacement wooden ramrod. Muzzle flares to 1 1/8 inch, bore measures at approximately .75 caliber.

ConditionVery good plus, brass retains an attractive golden aged patina. Light to moderate scattered pitting on the iron surfaces with mottled brown patina on the snap bayonet. Crisp engraving and markings overall. Stock is also very good with numerous scattered scratches and dents, cracks visible on both sides of the forend, light wear on the checkering, and an attractive figure overall. Mechanically fine action, spring is absent in the snap bayonet.
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ManufacturerEnglish
ModelBlunderbuss
TypeShotgun
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge75
Barrel15 inch flared part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1532
Catalog page190
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