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Lot 2213: Two Ornate Blunderbuss Pistols

Two Ornate Blunderbuss Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2015

Lot 2213: Two Ornate Blunderbuss Pistols

Two Ornate Blunderbuss Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800

A) Unknown Silver Mounted Percussion Blunderbuss Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbus
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch flared part octagon
Finish: brown/silver/gold
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1513
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 141
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

This blunderbuss has no visible markings but does have engraved designs, silver and gold embellishment and a carved stock. The caliber is an estimate, but the muzzle opening is 1 5/8 inches.

B) Richards Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol

Manufacturer: Richards
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch flared round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1513
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 141
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The pistol has a pattern welded barrel (Damascus), a carved stock, and various metalwork designs which appear Middle Eastern in style. The caliber is an estimate. The muzzle opening is about 1 1/8 inches.

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