Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2020 : Sale A2020 Lot 812
AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE PINFIRE SINGLE-SHOT BLUNDERBUSS HOUSE-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial-number,

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AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE PINFIRE SINGLE-SHOT BLUNDERBUSS HOUSE-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial-number,
circa 1880, with octagonal to round brass 6 3/4in. barrel strongly flaring at the muzzle and with three bands, the top-flat with remains of a screwed fixing (possibly a rear-sight or belt hook), scroll engraved open iron frame with off-set central hammer, walnut saw-handled butt with traces of chequering and carving carving at head (losses), trigger guard bow missing and Lefaucheux forward facing swing under-lever, worn, detail rubbed

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Estimate £200-300

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament