11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Wheeler Brass-barreled Blunderbuss

Sell one like this
$2,583$2,100
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Wheeler Brass-barreled Blunderbuss, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut stock with engraved brass fittings, lockplate marked Wheeler, brass round barrel with proof marks on the left side of the breech, barrel lg. 12, overall lg. 28 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,800-2,000

Some dings and nicks in the stock, as well as a few small cracks, lock functions properly, overall in good condition.


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