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

18th century
Sold 21 December 2025 · Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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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.

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 Antique Brass Blunderbuss to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153848
Dealers Internal Reference
725/01
Dealers Notes

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/

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. An 18th-century flintlock blunderbuss pistol with a brass barrel and wooden stock.
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. An 18th-century flintlock blunderbuss pistol with a brass barrel and wooden stock.
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 Antique Brass Blunderbuss to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153848
Dealers Internal Ref
725/01
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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An 18th-century flintlock blunderbuss pistol with a brass barrel and wooden stock.
Blunderbuss Pistol, Brass-Barrelled by Cairns & Co., London. circa 1780–1790.
Ref: SA1153848
An 18th-century flintlock blunderbuss pistol with a brass barrel and wooden stock.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlared barrel, Flintlock mechanism, Engraved lockplate, Brass furniture

FAQs

The blunderbuss is a muzzle-loading firearm featuring a flared barrel, designed in the 17th and 18th centuries for close-range defence by coaches, naval officers, and military personnel.

These firearms typically combined a walnut stock with brass or iron barrels, steel lock mechanisms, and brass furniture such as trigger guards and butt caps.

Authenticity is assessed through maker hallmarks, proof marks on the barrel, period-correct wear on the wood and metal, and the mechanics of the flintlock action.

An antique firearm can be mounted securely on a study wall or displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet to act as a historic focal point.

Preservation requires a stable, low-humidity environment, avoiding abrasive cleaners on patinated brass, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the wood and metal surfaces.
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