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WAR of 1812 Era Antique BRASS BARRELED London Proofed FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS 200+ Year Old WAR of 1812 Close Range Weapon!
Guns International #: 103197311 Seller's Inventory #: 250128
Category: Antique Rifles - Blunderbuss - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
WAR of 1812 Era Antique BRASS BARRELED London Proofed FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
200+ Year Old WAR of 1812 Close Range Weapon!
Here we present an antique British Flintlock Blunderbuss, made circa 1790 to 1813 in London, England. The lock appears to be signed "Hartshorn", but the wear makes it hard to know for sure. The blunderbuss is a firearm with a short, large caliber barrel. They are flared at the muzzle, frequently throughout the entire bore, and used with shot and other projectiles. The blunderbuss is commonly considered to be an early predecessor of the modern day shotgun, with similar military and defensive use. It was effective only at short range, lacking accuracy at long range.
A blunderbuss in handgun form was called a Dragon, and it is from this that the term “Dragoon” evolved. The flintlock blunderbuss was the original coach gun, being a short, handy and devastating weapon at close range. It was used in many capacities, not the least of which were for Naval boarding or defending vessels, stagecoach and messenger companies, home defense and more. The flintlock blunderbuss was the original coach gun, being a short, handy and devastating weapon at close range. It was capable of firing up to 20 buckshot in front of 120 grains of black powder, according to Spencer Tucker in Almanac of American Military History, Volume 1. This particular example is highly likely to have been used in the War of 1812 on the side that didn’t win!
The overall condition is good. Dark patina on the lock. The stock is solid with a stable split on the right side by the muzzle. “Hartshorn” marked lock. British proofed breech. Strong action. Deep checkering on the wrist. Bright patina on the brass barrel. A blunderbuss such as this, is what most people imagine a pirate crew using to commandeer an unsuspecting ship!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 14 inches.
Caliber: Approximately 18 Gauge Flaring to 1-1/4 inch.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2200
#250128
Price: $2,200.00
Antique: Yes