October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
A handsome flintlock blunderbuss by the renowned H.W. Mortimer. The barrel has four rings, viewed and proofed at breech, Fleet Street London in script. The flared cannon muzzle is of good size. Bolted lock signed H. W. Mortimer. Brass mounts engraved with trophies of arms. Brass thumb piece with shell finial. Side nail screws are engraved. The lock is fairly plain. There is line engraving on hammer and cock screw. Figured walnut full stock with beautiful form and high tone. CONDITION: Barrel is good. Slight wear to Fleet Street address engraving. Lock is polished over very minor erosion. Hammer is the original. Frizzen spring is cracked and does not retain any tension on frizzen. All small parts of lock appear to be original. Brass furniture in good condition with crisp engraving. Stock rates very fine, with good color, full dimension, and only minor marks. Steel ramrod appears to be original to the piece. Action is excellent. Bore is fine. A most attractive brass barreled blunderbuss by one of England's truly premiere gun makers. MZ
Internal Bore Diameter
1 - 1/4"
Manufacturer
H.W. Mortimer