A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Barbar of London.
A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Barber of London. With flared steel barrel, stamped with London proofs and Barbars own barrel smiths mark at the breech, plain steel tang, curved signed lock, missing dog-catch safety at rear of the cock, full-stocked in walnut with raised apron around the tang and lock, small crack at front of lock, with plain brass mounts comprising pierced side-plate, vacant escutcheon, butt plate, trigger guard and turned ramrod pipes, with brass tipped ramrod and original steel sling mounts front and rear.
Barbar
James Son of Lewis apprentice to father, 1714; free of Gunmakers Co. and proof piece passed, 1722. Elected Assistant, 1737. Master, 1742. Appointed Gentleman Armourer to George II, 1741. Furbisher at Hampton Court, resigned, 1767. Gunmaker, Portugal St., 1726-67; Dover St., 1739-67. Died 1773.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: n/a
Barrel Length: 16 Inches (40.65 cm)
Overall Length: 31.5 Inches (80 cm)
£1,250.00
1 in stock
