Lot 17 , An English blunderbuss by John Hosey, London, c.1700,

An English blunderbuss by John Hosey, London, c.1700, with 16.25 inch two stage brass barrel
Estimate £700-1,000

Lacks frizzen spring, cock fails to lock, barrel has minor pitting, stock has a 4 inch split under muzzle, percussion lock pitted and rusted, ramrod lacks tip mount.


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Sold for £850