{"product_id":"very-handsome-cased-brass-flintlock-boxlock-blunderbuss-pistol-in-its-case-with-accessories","title":"Very Handsome Cased Brass Flintlock Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistol In Its Case With Accessories","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th\/Early 19th Century Continental Flintlock Boxlock Brass Blunderbuss Pistol With Underslung Bayonet And Side Mounted Ramrod In Its Case With Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving an appreciation of the Golden Age of Sail I really like this one as I believe that this style of pistol was favoured by Naval Officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsigned and unproofed I think that this is a Liege export piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved with Stand of Arms and a geometric design on each side of the body and silver wire (white metal) to the one piece bag shaped grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a top sliding safety catch that engages with the cock and the frizen and the bayonet is released by sliding back the trigger guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a substantial bayonet of triangular section and has a roller attached to the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork does show signs of corrosion (maybe a shipboard environment?) and the brass has a lovely rich unpolished patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top mounted safety catch and sliding trigger guard operate as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet also operates correctly and locks into position although perhaps not as crisp as it once was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side mounted ramrod is of polished wood with a horn tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated accessories include;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA polished hardwood and brass cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA turnscrew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA touch hole or pan brush (with spare bristles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large calibre bullet mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rather nice cylindrical powder flask (damaged spring)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case also contains a number of flints, some wadding and a few large and small calibre lead shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is a handsome dovetailed item in itself with a lock (no key) and a brass handle fixed to the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a total of 9 green baise lined compartments, 2 of which are lidded with what look like bone handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood has a lovely rich colouration and the edges have been smoothed over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately though those centuries have also been unkind to this case where heavy handling have caused the joints to start opening up on one side (still secure though) and there are many bruises and marks upon its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a lovely piece without its case, but sitting in its section alongside the accessories, it really looks the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 14.5cm, Overall length 26.5cm, Case 32cm x 20cm x6.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53918341595464,"sku":"471","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/471.31.jpg?v=1787999988","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/very-handsome-cased-brass-flintlock-boxlock-blunderbuss-pistol-in-its-case-with-accessories","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}