Middle Eastern Blunderbuss

Description:

Middle Eastern Blunderbuss, c. early 19th century, walnut stock with brass fittings, British side plate and an India Pattern British lock, flared steel barrel with gilt inlays, barrel lg. 32, overall lg. 47 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-400

Stock has some dings and nicks and a repair just above the wrist near the barrel tang, also has a split half way down the stock, lock needs some work as it misses half cock.


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