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Lot 277: Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Rare Belgian Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Folding Snap Bayonet and Relief Carved Stock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 277: Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Rare Belgian Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Folding Snap Bayonet and Relief Carved Stock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Belgian Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Folding Snap Bayonet and Relief Carved Stock

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 15 1/8 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1558
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 213
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine 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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