February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2017
Round blunderbuss barrel engraved with military motifs at the muzzle and breech has a large chiseled panel with military motifs. Flat flintlock lockplate with engraved cannons at tail and military motif in center around indistinct maker's mark, cock also engraved. Flat steel trigger guard engraved with Eastern motifs and engraved inlays around both lock retaining screws. Walnut stock with relief carving on both sides of butt, around faux ramrod entry ferrule and around lock. Faux carved ramrod between ferrules, stock finely decorated with silver wire. Excellent condition; barrel has been cleaned and retains a light grey spotted patina with a coat of varnish, lock retains bright surface with some dark spots. Stock excellent with a few scattered light marks and a few minor cracks along barrel.