A Good Flintlock Blunderbuss by Henshaw of London.
A Good Flintlock Blunderbuss by Henshaw of London. With octagonal to round three stage barrel, belled at the muzzle, steel foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved lock and cock, decorated with sprays of foliage at the tail, full-stocked in walnut cut with a raised foliate moulding at the tang, with brass mounts comprising engraved brass side-plate, foliate engraved butt cap, trigger guard engraved with a flower head on the bow and with acorn finial, turned ramrod pipes with original horn tipped ramrod.
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: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)
Overall Length: 31 Inches (78.74 cm)
