Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1750s.
With a triangular concave profile spring hinged bayonet, above the brass barrel. The barrel with a ringed flared muzzle, tapering backward to an octagonal stepping. The flintlock mechanism engraved for the maker 'Richardson'. The trigger guard with engraved flower head decoration, finished with an acorn finial.
Date c 1780.
Height 9 inches, width 23cm.
Width 29 inches, 74cm.
Depth 2 1/2 inches, 7cm.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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18th C Flintlock Blunderbuss
