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Flintlock Blunderbuss 18th Century
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Flintlock Blunderbuss 18th Century

19th century
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English made, the best of quality conditions superb, heavy and large in size probably Coach use, the actions strong and in perfect working order, overall length of 76 cm height 15 cm diameter of barrels mouth being 5 cm, the rounded section of barrel is Damascus as is the hexagon section has makers mark on back plate not sure who but has date of 1790, been in family for 200 years so it’s pristine, offering free UK delivery reference BBC4 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 18th Century Flintlock Blunderbuss to the 1800s.

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English made, the best of quality conditions superb, heavy and large in size probably Coach use, the actions strong and in perfect working order, overall length of 76 cm height 15 cm diameter of barrels mouth being 5 cm, the rounded section of barrel is Damascus as is the hexagon section has makers mark on back plate not sure who but has date of 1790, been in family for 200 years so it’s pristine, offering free UK delivery reference BBC4 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 18th Century Flintlock Blunderbuss to the 1800s.

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Archive I An eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a dark carved wooden stock, flared metal barrel, and steel lock mechanism.

Flintlock Blunderbuss 18th Century

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An eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a dark carved wooden stock, flared metal barrel, and steel lock mechanism.
FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS 18th CENTURY
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An eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a dark carved wooden stock, flared metal barrel, and steel lock mechanism.
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  • ObjectAntique Arms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Iron, Steel
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlared muzzle, flintlock mechanism, carved wooden stock, iron trigger guard
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian antique arms piece is an 18th century flintlock blunderbuss constructed from dark brown walnut, iron, and steel. The firearm displays a carved wooden stock, a flared muzzle, an iron trigger guard, and a complex steel lock mechanism. Rich dark brown tones cover the timber stock, while contrasting dark grey and black hues appear on the metal barrel and lock. The side plate exhibits a visible maker's mark and a stamped date of 1790. Measuring 15 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the heavy firearm is designed for a gentleman's library setting. Today, a piece of this nature serves as a striking decorative display item in a home. The long blunderbuss mounts securely on a wall or rests horizontally above the mantelpiece as a focal point in a study or living space. Collectors of antique arms utilize such items to anchor period interiors, placing them within dedicated display cabinets or on open shelving where the carved stock and mechanical hardware remain fully visible for inspection.

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A blunderbuss is a short, large-calibre firearm featuring a distinctive flared muzzle, widely utilised during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries for defence at close range.

These weapons were traditionally crafted using a carved dense hardwood stock, such as walnut or fruitwood, paired with an iron or brass barrel and steel firing mechanisms.

Authentic examples feature period ordnance or maker proof marks stamped near the breech, hand-forged lock components, natural patination on metal surfaces, and hand-carved wood fitted to the barrel.

An antique firearm acts as a statement historical feature when mounted above a fireplace mantel, displayed within a glazed cabinet, or incorporated into a wall arrangement in a study.

Store the item in a dry environment with stable humidity, gently wipe the stock with a soft dry cloth, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to metal components to prevent oxidation.
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