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Lot 1074:Documented British Sea Service Flintlock Blunderbuss

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1074:Documented British Sea Service Flintlock Blunderbuss

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,500

Documented Massive British Sea Service Flintlock Blunderbuss

This blunderbuss is featured and discussed on pages 283-285 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms" by George Moller where it is noted as "procured sometime after 1785." The barrel flares out to nearly 2 3/8 inches at the muzzle from 1 1/8 inches for most of the bore per Moller and is marked with Ordnance proofs. The lock is marked with the Georgian cipher and "TOWER" along with a "crown/broad arrow" below the pan and, "crown/22" and what appears to be a "B" inside the lock. The stock has "III.C.R" on the right and "broad arrow/BO" on the left. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery good with mostly gray patina on the lock and barrel along with mild pitting, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, and mild overall wear. The period re-oiled stock is also very good with crack from the tail of the lock down to plate ahead of the trigger, mild dings and scratches, and distinct markings. The rear barrel tang is cracked approximately one inch ahead of the screw. The half-cock engagement and trigger could use some work, but the lock will hold full-cock and drop correctly.

Details

ManufacturerTower

ModelBlunderbuss

TypeShotgun

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge1 1/8 inch

Barrel24 1/4 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page47