A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Henshaw of London. With swelling steel barrel engraved ‘LONDON’ within a border and stamped with London proofs, fitted with an underslung bayonet, released by a small trigger and original steel ramrod to the side, foliate engraved tang, signed stepped lock fitted with a sliding safety catch, half stocked in walnut, cut with a band of chequering at the grip, engraved steel mounts comprising butt plate engraved with foliage, trigger guard with stylised floral finial and foliate engraved fore-end cap. An unusual blunderbuss. 

HENSHAW

William, Gunmaker, 279 Strand, 1780; 181 Strand, 1784-91; 44 New Bond Street., 1801-8. 1788 Contractor to East India Co., 1772-1822. Died 1822.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. 

Dimensions:

Bore: N/A

Barrel Length: 16 Inches (40.64 cm)

Overall Length: 32 Inches (81.28 cm)