6th Dec, 2023 11:00

Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 438
 

438

A BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY ASTON, MANCHESTER, PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1790

with barrel formed in four stages and belled at the muzzle, fitted with spring bayonet above (catch restored), octagonal breech inscribed 'Manchester', on the top flat, border-engraved tang with bayonet release catch, signed border-engraved stepped bevelled lock fitted with bolt safety and large roller, figured full stock, pineapple chequered grip, , border-engraved brass mount comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes (associated horn-tipped ramrod), 36.5 cm barrel

Sold for £1,400


 

with barrel formed in four stages and belled at the muzzle, fitted with spring bayonet above (catch restored), octagonal breech inscribed 'Manchester', on the top flat, border-engraved tang with bayonet release catch, signed border-engraved stepped bevelled lock fitted with bolt safety and large roller, figured full stock, pineapple chequered grip, , border-engraved brass mount comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes (associated horn-tipped ramrod), 36.5 cm barrel