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Lot 1079: Engraved Tube Lock Blunderbuss

Scarce Engraved Tube Lock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2021

Lot 1079: Engraved Tube Lock Blunderbuss

Scarce Engraved Tube Lock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Engraved Tube Lock Blunderbuss

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 4
Barrel: 17 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 49
Class: Antique
Description:

You do not see many British tube locks, and you'll find even fewer British tube lock blunderbusses. The multi-stage barrel has no visible markings on the exposed surfaces but shows Birmingham proofmarks on the underside. The main bore is approximately 4 bore (around 1 inch), and the muzzle flares out rapidly to over 1 5/8 inches. There are two empty holes on the standing breech. The lock is unmarked but is engraved with a scene of a dog flushing a bird along with borders and scrollwork. The furniture has coordinating engraving, and the trigger guard features a pineapple style finial. The stock has checkering on the long forend and the round knob semi-pistol grip. It is not designed to carry a ramrod. Includes one spent tube primer.

Rating Definition:

Very good with mix of refinished brown finish and dark brown patina along the barrel, mottled dark gray and brown patina on the lock and furniture, generally mild pitting, bent toe of the buttplate, and mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has crisp checkering, a few dents, minor edge wear, and some light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.



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