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

18th century
Sold 27 January 2026 · Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Description

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").

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Blunderbuss to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114454
Dealers Internal Reference
241217/02
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
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".

fig 1. A side profile of an eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a polished brass barrel and dark wooden stock.
fig 1. Georgian Brass Barrelled Early Sea-service Flintlock Blunderbuss, Circa 1770, by "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").

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Blunderbuss to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114454
Dealers Internal Ref
241217/02
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria Profile Page

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Archive I A side profile of an eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a polished brass barrel and dark wooden stock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

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A side profile of an eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a polished brass barrel and dark wooden stock.
Georgian Brass barrelled early Sea-Service Flintlock Blunderbuss, circa 1770, by "Ward & Steele"
Ref: SA1114454
A side profile of an eighteenth-century flintlock blunderbuss featuring a polished brass barrel and dark wooden stock.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Walnut, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlared muzzle, Flintlock mechanism, Brass barrel

FAQs

The flintlock blunderbuss features a characteristic flared muzzle designed to scatter lead shot effectively at close range, widely utilised by naval forces and coach guards during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These firearms typically combine a seasoned hardwood stock, such as walnut or oak, with cast brass or iron barrels and steel lock mechanisms.

Authenticity is assessed by examining maker marks, proof stamps on the barrel, the patina of the metal components, and the correctness of the lock mechanism for the stated era.

Such historic artefacts are often mounted on dedicated wall display brackets or exhibited within secure glass cabinets to highlight their craftsmanship as decorative focal points.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, applying microcrystalline wax to metal parts to prevent oxidation, and treating the wood stock with appropriate conservative oils.
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