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ANTIQUE #SA1114454

Georgian Brass Barrelled Early Sea-service Flintlock Blunderbuss, Circa 1770, By "Ward & Steele"

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

The Blunderbuss has a bell mouth 14'' barrel with London type early Birmingham proofs. It has a flat brass butt plate, indicating that it was a sea-service weapon.
 
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/
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1114454
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique SA1114454 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
PETER HARRIS CLOCKS & MILITARIA PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
We specialise in Flintlock pistols, Muskets, Clocks & Watches
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07930 536818
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD