A Silver Inlaid Blunderbuss by J & W Richards. With three-stage octagonal to round barrel stamped with London proofs at the breech, fitted with a sprung bayonet above, plain tang with sliding bayonet retaining lug, stepped, signed bevelled lock fitted with sliding safety catch, full stocked in walnut (working life repair to fore-end) inlaid with scrolling silver wire around the tang, beautifully engraved brass furniture comprising butt plate, engraved with a stand of arms, trigger guard with acorn finial and turned ramrod pipes. Of small size overall. 

RICHARDS

Joseph & William Gunmakers 16 Staining Lane, 1808-10. Factory at Birmingham where Joseph carried on alone, 1815-1830. Some pistols made by partners are marked '62 Strand London'. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: N/A

Barrel Length: 30 cm (11.8 Inches)

Overall Length: 70 cm (27.5 Inches)