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Lot #3348
Lot #3350

Lot 3349: Pair of Blake London Percussion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols

Pair of Engraved Blake Percussion Conversion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols with Snap Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Lot 3349: Pair of Blake London Percussion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols

Pair of Engraved Blake Percussion Conversion Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistols with Snap Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Blake Blunderbuss Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1342
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Very 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.



B) Blake Blunderbuss Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1342
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Very 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.



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