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Lot #293
Lot #295

Lot 294: Engraved Robert Wilson Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 294: Engraved Robert Wilson Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Robert Wilson Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 15 3/4 inch round
Finish: brass/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1732
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 215
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured circa 1745. Robert Wilson was made Free of the Gunmakers’ Company in 1742 and elected Master of the Company in 1764. He was Gunmaker to the Hudson’s Bay Company from 1766 and died in 1772. The round brass barrel is of four stages flaring at the muzzle and signed “LONDON” on the breech section. The breech section is further struck with London proof marks and the maker’s stamp. The engraved iron tang has a sighting groove, and the rounded iron lock has border and scroll engraving and is signed “WILSON”. The walnut stock is fitted with engraved brass furniture, including a solid sideplate. The wooden ramrod has brass tip. The bore is estimated.

Rating Definition:

Very good with clear signature, attractive aged patina on the brass, gray patina and mild pitting on the iron, small chips at the bottom of the cock, and very minor age related storage and handling surface blemishes. The stock has scattered age related storage and handling marks and blemishes and a few thin cracks. Mechanically fine.



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