December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Massive three-stage brass barrel with flared muzzle, private London view and proof marks along with indistinct maker's mark on left side of breech. Flat lockplate with beveled edges and roller-frizzen, center marked "GIBBONS". Engraved brass triggerguard terminating in a pineapple finial. Engraved four stage buttplate tang depicting a bird in flight. Brass ramrod ferrules, ramrod absent. Full length stock with shaped checkering around wrist. CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing mustard patina, some scattered scratches and marks from use. Lock retains a grey patina and is in its original flintlock configuration but does not hold on cock. Brass mounts have a pleasing mustard patina. Stock good with sharp checkering, one tiny chip at toe and some scattered marks from use. A nice blunderbuss.