A Good Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by Richards of London.
A Good Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by Richards of London. With flared brass barrel stamped, ‘RICHARDS LONDON’ along the top and with London proofs and Richards own barrel smiths mark at the breech, plain steel tang, brass lock signed ‘RICHARDS’ with steel cock, full-stocked in walnut, with slab sided grip, with brass military style furniture, comprising side-plate and trigger guard, turned ramrod pipes, with brass tipped wooden rammer. In nice clean condition.
Richards
John From Birmingham (?) free of Gunmakers Co., by redemption, 1781. Gunmaker, 114 Strand (corner of the savoy steps) 1775-7; 25 Strand, 1778-80; 4 Ball Alley, Lombard Street., 1781-3; 54 Strand (near the Adelphi).
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: n/a
Barrel Length: 8 Inches (20.30 cm)
Overall Length: 13.5 Inches (34.30 cm)
£2,250.00
1 in stock
