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Lot 3349:Pair of Blake London Percussion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3349:Pair of Blake London Percussion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500

A) Blake Blunderbuss Pistol

These pistols were manufactured c. 1813-1820 and later converted to percussion in the 1830s or 1840s. They are signed "BLAKE" on the left side and "LONDON" on the right side among martial themed engraving and have Birmingham proofs on the bottom of the integral barrels. The caliber is estimated above, but the muzzles flare out to around 7/8 of an inch. The ramrods are fitted along the right side of the barrels, and spring loaded "snap" bayonets are fitted under the barrels and secured at the tip by the front of the trigger guards. Pulling the trigger guards back allows the bayonets to snap into place. The wrists have silver escutcheons.

ConditionVery good as period converted to percussion with dark aged patina on the brass and silver and gray and light brown patina on the iron. The grip is very fine and has a smooth dark finish and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelBlunderbuss

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50

Barrel5 inch part octagon

Finishbright

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page194

B) Blake Blunderbuss Pistol

See "A."

ConditionVery good as period converted to percussion with attractive dark aged patina on the brass and silver and light gray and brown patina on the iron. The grip is fine and has a dark oiled finish and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.