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Lot 277: Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 277: Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Belgian Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Folding Snap Bayonet and Relief Carved Stock

Manufactured c. 1800 with a brass/bronze barrel with an approximately 1 3/4 by 2 3/4 inch muzzle, folding "snap bayonet" mounted on top and released by a catch on the tang, iron furniture, "RAINKIN" marked on the lock below the frizzen spring which has a large roller, and raised relief floral carving and molding on the stock.

ConditionFine with attractive aged patina on the barrel, mostly silver-gray patina on the lock and furniture along with some darker patches, minor pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving, repair at the breech/lock, some chips at the edges, and some cracks in the forend. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerEuropean
ModelFlintlock
TypeShotgun
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge16
Barrel15 1/8 inch part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1661
Catalog page213
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