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European Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,750.00 USD
European Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Produced without sights, with a cannon muzzle, engraved border at the breech and scroll designs on the tang. Mounted to the underside of the muzzle is a 5 3/8" triangular snap bayonet, with "crown/ IL" marked on the hinge, and the retention catch extending from the forearm tip, controlled by a lever mounted just ahead of the trigger guard. Hammer and lock plate are both engraved, with a roller frizzen spring, high rear fence and a half cock safety catch. Half length straight grip stock, with an engraved flat forearm tip plate, single wedge, engraved trigger guard, checkered wrist with silver inscription plate on top, and a flat buttplate with engraved extended heel. Overall length 30 inches.
BBL: 14 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 1 inch
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel and trigger guard shows a mixed brown and gray patina, with mild dings on the muzzle and scattered pitting. A mixed gray patina is showing on the lock plate and hammer. Stock is also very good, with cracks, pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent including the snap bayonet.