Italian Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
1.75" bore at muzzle, 18.25" two-stage brass barrel with iron tang, an octagonal breech and baluster-turned rings at the transition from round barrel to flared muzzle. Iron musket-sized lock with pointed tail, reinforced rounded cock and brass pan, marked FABBAR / TORINO forward of hammer. All screw heads numbered "2". Brass finger-groove trigger guard, buttplate, side plate ramrod thimble and entry pipe. Walnut stock, trumpet-shaped iron ramrod.
Condition:
Very good to fine. All markings remain crisp and clear in both metal and wood. Brass barrel and furniture with a deep ocher patina, iron lock with brown age staining and some dried old grease. Lock mechanically functional. Stock crisp with inspection marks on flat, sharp lines and edges. A minor chip is missing on the reverse at the nose and a minor crack is present at the leading edge of the obverse fore end along the stock to barrel joint.
If you are purchasing a firearm that requires an FFL or C&R and you do not have one, we can transfer the gun to a firearms dealer of your choice. We will transfer and ship the firearm to them, and they will then transfer it to you. Any charges for this service (which may include a background check) are between you and the dealer. If you come to Cowan’s in person to pick up your purchase(s), we can transfer a long gun to you directly. Handguns can only be transferred to Ohio residents.
