An Unusual Blunderbuss With Hidden Ramrod

An Unusual Flintlock Blunderbuss by J. Dawkes.
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An Unusual Flintlock Blunderbuss by J. Dawkes. With three-stage octagonal to round barrel, belled at the muzzle, stamped with Birmingham proofs and with Dawkes own barrel smith mark, fitted with folding sprung bayonet beneath, foliate engraved tang, stepped bevelled lock, signed J DAWKES and fitted with a sliding safety catch, half-stocked in walnut, cut with a band of fine chequering at the grip, with engraved brass mounts comprising butt cap with hidden compartment containing the screw together ramrod, engraved trigger guard with flower head on the bow, acorn finial and steel bayonet release catch, in lovely clean condition overall. 


DAWKES John [1767-1780] General gunsmith in Birmingham. 


Dimensions:

Bore: N/A

Barrel Length: 14 Inches (35.56 cm)

Overall Length: 30.5 Inches (77.47 cm)

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