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LOT 0290

Georgian Flintlock Brass Blunderbuss with Spring Bayonet

18TH CENTURY A.D.

38 1/4 in. (2.64 kg, 97 cm overall).

Featuring steel flintlock action and spring-hinged triangular section bayonet with sliding retaining catch; the wood stock fitted with brass butt plate, side plate, trigger guard, ramrod mounts and escutcheon; a wood ramrod with brass ram tip and steel screw extractor fitted to underside of barrel; the barrel numbered 'A098' to right side near lock and the bayonet with number '86' at hinge; traces of original blued finish to lock; the lock and bayonet mechanisms in working order.

Provenance

Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

Footnotes

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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LOT 0290

Georgian Flintlock Brass Blunderbuss with Spring Bayonet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340

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