Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. Circa 1780–1790.

Name: Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. Circa 1780–1790.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1153848
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

Featuring a three-stage copper-alloy barrel (approx. 23 cm / 9 in), turned and belled at the muzzle, with foliate-engraved octagonal breech and Tower private proof marks.

The flat bevelled lockplate is signed CAIRNS & Co., finely engraved at the tail and fitted with a matching engraved cock.

Full stock of figured walnut, shaped to a comfortable pistol grip with brass inlaid accents, and minor historical repair to the butt.

Copper-alloy mounts throughout, including:

Elegant grotesque mask pommel cap

Rococo foliate sideplate

Trigger guard with acorn finial

Vacant escutcheon shield

Horn-tipped ramrod and two turned brass ramrod pipes.

This is a genteel gentleman’s blunderbuss pistol, combining practical firepower with high Georgian decorative taste. These compact blunderbusses were often carried for close-quarter defence by naval officers.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 38.5 cm (15¼ in)

Barrel Length: 23 cm (9 in)

Muzzle Calibre: Approx. 1 inch

Wieght 8.77 grams

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1153848

Dealers Internal Reference

725/01

Dealers Notes

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Description

Featuring a three-stage copper-alloy barrel (approx.

“

23 cm / 9 in), turned and belled at the muzzle, with foliate-engraved octagonal breech and Tower private proof marks.

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

The flat bevelled lockplate is signed CAIRNS & Co., finely engraved at the tail and fitted with a matching engraved cock.

fig 1. Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-Barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. circa 1780–1790. — fig 1. Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. Circa 1780–1790.

Full stock of figured walnut, shaped to a comfortable pistol grip with brass inlaid accents, and minor historical repair to the butt.

Copper-alloy mounts throughout, including:

Elegant grotesque mask pommel cap

fig 2. Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-Barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. circa 1780–1790. — fig 2. Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. Circa 1780–1790.

Rococo foliate sideplate

Trigger guard with acorn finial

Vacant escutcheon shield

Horn-tipped ramrod and two turned brass ramrod pipes.

This is a genteel gentleman’s blunderbuss pistol, combining practical firepower with high Georgian decorative taste. These compact blunderbusses were often carried for close-quarter defence by naval officers.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 38.5 cm (15¼ in)

Barrel Length: 23 cm (9 in)

Muzzle Calibre: Approx. 1 inch

Wieght 8.77 grams

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1153848

Dealers Internal Ref

725/01