Irish Brass Barrelled, Brass Mounted Flintlock Blunderbuss, Barrel Marked "Dublin"
| Country of Origin: | Ireland |
| Overall Length: | 30" (approx.) |
| Barrel Length: | 14 1/2" (approx.) |
| *Condition: | Excellent (please refer to photographs) |
| Stock No: | 008140 |
A Scarce And Always Sought After Brass Barrel Irish Flintlock Blunderbuss By William Edwards (1776-1796 1 Palace Street, Dublin).
14 and 1/2 inch round smoothbore barrel. Large 1 and 7/16th inch bell. Barrel with lovely turnings at muzzle and two “wedding rings”. Octagonal breech boldly signed “Dublin” in script. Irish proofs.
Double bolted lock with plain elegant swan neck cock. Bridled frizzen. Double bolted lock with beautiful untouched deep brown age patina. Signed "Edwards” in script. Plain austere brass furniture, Triggerguard with acorn finial. Nicely figured walnut fullstock (some wear).
This impressive Irish blunderbuss was made for use and looks ii. Even retains its original brass tipped ramrod. Action is good on both half and full cock. Bore is good+. 30 inches overall.
Irish blunderbusses are far less common than English ones and are distinctive in their profile.
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