May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This circa 1770 blunderbuss features a four-stage brass barrel with cannon muzzle. There are two large Birmingham proofs on the left side of the breech and "London" inscribed on top flat. Flat lockplate with beveled edges, inscribed "Grice" in center. The brass mounts include a full sideplate, chased wrist escutcheon with shell motif atop, trigger guard terminating in an acorn and a four-stage buttplate tang. Stocked in walnut in the classic British style, relief carved apron surrounding barrel tang. Complete with its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: As found and untouched. Markings excellent throughout. Brass retains a dark mustard patina, lock retains a grey patina and is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well. Top jaw screw and jaw are replacements. Stock retains an untouched surface with crazed areas throughout. Some scattered marks from use and a minor crack on left side of forend has been repaired. A very nice Revolutionary War British blunderbuss. DMG