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British flintlock blunderbuss marked by maker W & S Rooke, late 1700s.

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Non-wreck Artifacts Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,750.00 USD
British flintlock blunderbuss marked by maker W & S Rooke, late 1700s.
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British flintlock blunderbuss marked by maker W & S Rooke, late 1700s. 5 lb 7 oz, 29" long. Interesting piece with less than half its length accounted for by its brass barrel, showing maker's London address and eight-point star on top (proofmarks to side) and "Long Live King George" around the flaring muzzle, 1-1/4" bore, lightly engraved walnut stock and brass trigger-guard, tight and functional lock with maker's name on side, wooden ramrod (possible period replacement) intact but missing brass tip. With photo-certificate.