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A Georgian Brass Barrelled Early Flintlock Blunderbuss, Circa 1770, By "Ward & Steele"

£1,550    $1,930    €1,862
The Blunderbuss has a bell mouth 14'' barrel with London type early Birmingham proofs.
 
It has a plain rounded lock with swan neck cock and unbridled frizzen, signed ''Ward & Steele''.
 
Walnut fullstock with early military pattern brass mounts and brass tipped ramrod (shortened). The action fires on half cock. The blunderbuss has some old damage to fore end, see photographs.
 
In overall Excellent condition but look at the photographs and make up your own mind.
 
Measurements
 
Barrel 35.5cm (14'').
 
Overall 74cm (29'').
 
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
 
WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.
 
We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.
 
Web page:-
 
https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/
 
Internal Reference: 241217/02
Antique Number: SA1114454
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique #SA1114454, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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