Lot 145 , A late 18th century flintlock blunderbuss with sprung bayonet and brass barrel, 29in.

A late 18th century flintlock blunderbuss with sprung bayonet and brass barrel, the lock signed Bond, 29in.
Estimate £400-600

Woodwork show signs of old dents and scratching has probably been restained and repolished at some point, stamped EC to one side of the stock, otherwise signs of fair wear to the rest of the metal work, the lock is a little oxidised, release spring to bayonet still working but the mechanism used to clip it to the muzzle is damaged with a section missing.
Action on bayonet springs up approx. 8 inches but as mentioned locking mechanism is not working.


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Sold for £1,000