A Very Good Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by P. Bond
A Very Good Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by P. Bond, London. With octagonal to round brass barrel, belled at the muzzle, fitted beneath with a sprung bayonet, stamped below with London proofs, border engraved box-lock actions, signed within ovals, ‘P.BOND’ surrounded by stands of arms and, ‘No. 45 Cornhill London’ within an oval surrounded by stands of arms to the right, fitted with a sliding safety catch that locks the pan, swelling walnut butt with vacant rectangular escutcheon.
P. Bond
Philip, John, Joseph, Son of Edward, apprenticed to Thomas Tringham 1774; free of Goldsmiths Co., 1871. Gunmaker and Sword Cutler, 45 Cornhill, 1794-1816; 59 Lombard Street., 1794-1803. Viewer to Hudson’s Bay Co., 1790-1815. Died 1816.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. US
Dimensions:
Bore: n/a
Barrel Length: 6.25 Inches (15.85 cm)
Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.20 cm)
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