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Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbus. Anglo-American

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbus. Anglo-American
<Our item number 120201><B>A Substantial Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbus. Anglo-American, c. 1680-1750.</B> The brass barrel half octagonal, graduating into round, with flared muzzle. The brass with early English proof marks, a couple restamped over previous marks&#40;?&#41;. The gun was restocked, perhaps in the American Colonies towards the end of the 18th century; and so utilizing a Spanish lock &#40;c. 1750&#41; as a replacement. Other iron hardware includes the butt plate and trigger guard; in brass, the side plate and ramrod plate; along with a stock patch in copper. Length: 34&#34;; Barrel, 19&#34;. A rugged, flashy-looking period piece. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;3,000-4,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 120201<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/120201.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>