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J. Richardson, Tower of London Proofed Brass Blunderbuss 1770s , Engraved W/Ivory, Excellent Condition, Trades Welcome
Guns International #: 103632071 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Blunderbuss - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: Ten Below Firearms
Company: Ten Below Firearms
Member Since: 9/29/17
First Name: jerry
Last Name: woodstrom
State: Minnesota
Country: United States
Phone: (651) 303-7769
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 278
Total Number of Listings: 6809
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Postal Money Order, Bank Check, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: Vietnam Vet owned and operated.
Description:
J. Richardson of Manchester England (active late 18th century) produced documented coaching blunderbusses with brass barrels, Tower private proofs, and typical acorn-pattern trigger guards, this weapon features engraving , long tang and an Ivory tipped ramrod for loading. Examples are dated ~1770-1790. Blunderbusses with brass barrels and these Tower of London proof marks are commonly dated to the Georgian era (George III period), often 1770s–1810s, when they were popular for coach defense, naval use, or home protection, truly a Manstopper if there ever was one in the era.
This gun remains in excellent condition and it appears gun would fire if loaded with Black powder and shot.
The visible stamps on the brass barrel (two similar marks with crossed sceptres/pikes or crossed items under a crown, with what appear to be letters like “GP,” “V,” or related elements such as “BPC” or maker/view indicators) match the Tower of London “private proof” marks (crossed sceptres & crown, often struck twice). These were used for civilian/commercial firearms. Keep your powder dry folks.
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Price: $6,999.00
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: J. Richardson
Model: Blunderbuss
Serial Number: NSN
Barrel Length: 15 1/2”
Bore: Smooth
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrel Type: Brass Blunderbuss
Action: Flintlock
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Brass
Manufacture Date: 1770-1780
Engraving: Border scroll
Item Location: Mn