A Small Flintlock Blunderbuss by Joyner
A Small Flintlock Blunderbuss by Joyner of London. With swelling three-stage octagonal to round barrel, stamped with London proofs at the breech, signed ‘London’ in script along the top flat and decorated with a geometric band at the breech, fitted with a sprung bayonet, simple border engraved tang fitted with bayonet release catch, stepped border engraved brass lock, signed in script and decorated with foliage towards the tail, full-stocked in walnut (some old spliced repairs to the woodwork) with engraved brass mounts comprising pierced scrolling side-plate, vacant oval escutcheon, butt plate and trigger guard decorated with a flower on the bow and with acorn finial, horn tipped ramrod (possibly a later replacement).
Joyner
John Apprentice to Charles Pickfatt, 1747; free of Gunmakers Co., 1758. Proof piece and mark, 1761. Elected Assistant, 1769; Master, 1773. Gunmaker, Holborn opposite Hatton Gdn., 1763; Bartletts Bldgs., Holborn, 1763-8. Viewer to Hudson Bay Co., 1764-9; gunmaker, 1769-73. Died 1774.
Dimensions:
Bore: N/A
Barrel Length: 12 Inches (30.50 cm)
Overall Length: 27.5 Inches (70 cm)
£2,750.00
1 in stock
